Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-1186 is an unauthenticated information exposure in the WordPress plugin Be POPIA Compliant. Affected versions up to and including 1.1.5 could expose site visitor emails and usernames through an API route, creating privacy and compliance risk rather than direct system takeover.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate privacy and compliance issue. It is not described as system compromise, but unauthenticated disclosure of visitor identifiers can create notification, trust, and regulatory exposure if the plugin was deployed on public sites.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-200 with CVSS 3.1 score 5.3. Network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction are required. Impact is limited to confidentiality; the sources do not indicate integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that installed Be POPIA Compliant versions up to and including 1.1.5. Sites without this plugin, or with versions not in the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Because exploitation requires no authentication, exposed sites should still treat it as practical data exposure risk, especially where visitor email addresses are regulated or sensitive.
Researcher notes
The provided data identifies the affected plugin and version range but does not name the exact API route or fixed version. Avoid assuming active exploitation or a specific patch level beyond the cited Wordfence, CVE, and WordPress Trac references.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Be POPIA Compliant plugin.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or no longer needed.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release.
- Update beyond affected versions when a trusted fixed version is available.
- Review privacy response obligations for exposed visitor emails and usernames.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Be POPIA Compliant is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions up to 1.1.5.
- Review web logs for unauthenticated access to plugin API routes.
- Check whether exposed data includes visitor emails or usernames.
- Document findings for privacy, legal, and incident response teams.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0fcdd6b5-a273-4916-a894-a753be0a7921?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2701343%40be-popia-compliant&new=2701343%40be-popia-compliant&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.