CVE-2026-96904
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Information Disclosure in AWP Classifieds WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-14

Last updated on: 2026-10-14

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The AWP Classifieds WordPress plugin before 4.4.9 does not verify that a request is authorised to view a listing when a payment transaction is referenced, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass the ownership check on the ad submission page and read the private contact email stored on any listing.

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Published
2026-10-14
Last Modified
2026-10-14
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-96904
EUVD
EUVD-2026-100870

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Unknown AWP Classifieds 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the AWP Classifieds WordPress plugin versions before 4.4.9. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization checks on the ad submission page by referencing a payment transaction. This lets them read private contact emails stored in any listing without proper access.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the AWP Classifieds WordPress plugin. If it is below 4.4.9, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run: wp plugin list | grep awp-classifieds in the WordPress directory.

Impact Analysis

Unauthenticated attackers could access private contact emails stored in listings, exposing sensitive personal or business information. This could lead to privacy breaches, spam, or targeted attacks against users who posted ads.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA by exposing personal data without authorization. Organizations using the affected plugin may face compliance violations, legal penalties, or reputational damage due to unauthorized data disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the AWP Classifieds plugin to version 4.4.9 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until an update is applied to prevent unauthorized access to private contact emails.

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