WordPress Easy Author Image Plugin <= 1.5 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure
Risks
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.
This software is likely abandoned!
This software was last updated over a year ago and will likely not receive further updates or fixes. Urgently consider replacing the software with an alternative.
Solutions
This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.
Update to version 1.5.1 or later.
Update to version 1.5.1 or later to remove the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.
Timeline
Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers
26 May 2015
Published by Patchstack
28 May 2015Patchstack is one of the largest open-source vulnerability disclosers in the world. For example, in 2023 more than 70% of new WordPress vulnerabilities were originally published by Patchstack. This focus on research enables us to deploy vulnerability protection rules faster than anybody else.
Patchstack vPatching auto-mitigates security vulnerabilities even when there's no official patch available. It's the fastest and most effective way to eliminate new security vulnerabilities without sacrificing performance.
Hackers automate attacks against new security vulnerabilities to take over as many websites as they can before users have time to patch and update. The attacks are opportunistic and victims are not chosen - everyone is a target.
We recommend reaching out to your hosting provider for server-side malware scanning or use a professional incident response service. Don't rely on plugin based malware scanners as they are commonly tampered with by malware.
