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CVE-2025-53218:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-53218 is a sensitive data exposure vulnerability discovered in AppExperts WordPress plugin versions up to 1.4.5. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 22, 2025, and allows unauthorized retrieval of embedded sensitive data (AttackerKB).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.8 (Medium). The attack vector is Network-based, requires no privileges or user interaction, and has a Changed scope. The vulnerability primarily impacts confidentiality with a Low rating, while having no impact on integrity and availability (AttackerKB).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data from the affected AppExperts WordPress plugin installations. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the plugin (AttackerKB).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to update their AppExperts WordPress plugin to a version newer than 1.4.5 when available (Wordfence).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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