CVE-2024-1472
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.3 of 10 (medium)
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Summary
CVE-2024-1472 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress. This issue, present in all versions up to 6.1.6, allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's maintenance mode and gain access to post and page content via the REST API. This exposure poses a significant risk, as sensitive information can be obtained without proper authorization. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access and potentially manipulate data, leading to potential data breaches or unintended changes to content. WordPress users are strongly advised to update the WP Maintenance plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
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