Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
The WordPress 404 Solution plugin through version 2.33.0 could expose sensitive information through log files to unauthenticated users. The likely business impact is limited data leakage rather than system takeover, but exposed logs may still reveal information useful for follow-on attacks.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure issue. Prioritize internet-facing sites and environments where logs may contain customer data, internal URLs, tokens, or operational details.
Technical view
CVE-2023-52146 is a CWE-532 sensitive information exposure issue in Aaron J 404 Solution for WordPress, package 404-solution. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running 404 Solution version 2.33.0 or earlier, especially if plugin-generated logs are reachable from the public web.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network access may be enough to expose information, but the bundle does not provide exploit details.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports sensitive data exposure via log file, not code execution or privilege escalation. The source bundle lacks a named fixed version, detailed affected version ranges beyond through 2.33.0, and exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the 404 Solution plugin.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Upgrade the plugin if a fixed version is available from trusted sources.
- Restrict public web access to plugin log files and log directories.
- Review exposed logs and rotate any secrets found there.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed 404 Solution versions across WordPress assets.
- Flag any installation running version 2.33.0 or earlier.
- Verify plugin log files are not publicly reachable.
- Review logs for sensitive information disclosure.
- Document whether vendor guidance or a fixed version exists.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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: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
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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.