WP REST API (WP API) < 1.2.1 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

7.5
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CVSS 7.5 (High)
Publicly Published April 9, 2015
Last Updated January 22, 2024

Description

The WP REST API (WP API) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure in versions up to, and including, 1.2. This could allow attackers to extract sensitive user or configuration data.

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Vulnerability Details for WP REST API (WP API)

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug json-rest-api (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.2.1, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • < 1.2.1
Patched Version
  • 1.2.1

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