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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 via uploaded files marked as private being exposed in wp-content without adequate protection. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract potentially sensitive information from files that have been marked as private.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Tainacan versions up to 1.0.0 contain a file access vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited with a simple network request. Sites running affected versions should upgrade to 1.1.0 or later.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive files from the affected system without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive data stored in accessible files may be exposed to unauthorized parties.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the Tainacan instance; no authentication or user interaction required.
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