Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2020-28978 affects the Canto plugin 1.3.0 for WordPress. An unauthenticated attacker could make the WordPress server send blind requests to internal or external systems, which may expose internal services or support reconnaissance through the site. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Canto plugin version 1.3.0 with the vulnerable endpoint reachable from the internet. Treat as a targeted WordPress exposure issue. Prioritize externally reachable sites and any WordPress hosts with access to internal systems or cloud metadata-style services. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for Canto plugin version 1.3.0.; Disable or remove Canto 1.3.0 where it is not business-critical.; Check Canto and WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed version..
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- https://github.com/CantoDAM/Canto-Wordpress-PluginCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.canto.com/integrations/wordpress/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/canto/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://gist.github.com/p4nk4jv/87aebd999ce4b28063943480e95fd9e0CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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