WordPress Simple Ajax Chat Plugin <= 20220115 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure
Risks
CVSS 5.3
Sensitive Data Exposure
This could allow a malicious actor to view sensitive information that is normally not available to regular users. This can be used to exploit other weaknesses in the system.
This is a general description of this vulnerability type, specific impact varies case by case. CVSS score is a way to evaluate and rank reported vulnerabilities in a standardized and repeatable way, but it is not ideal for CMSs.
Solutions
This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.
Update to version 20220216 or later.
Update to version 20220216 or later to remove the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.
Details
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Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers
15 Apr 2022
Published by Patchstack
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