CVE-2025-10486
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-15
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | content_writer | 3.6.8 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-532 | The product writes sensitive information to a log file. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Content Writer plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive information through publicly exposed log files. This means that anyone can view potentially sensitive data that is stored in these log files without needing to log in or have any special permissions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to sensitive information exposure, which may include details about the plugin's operation, API keys, or other confidential data logged by the plugin. An attacker gaining access to such information could use it to compromise the website or related services, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized actions.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
Exposure of sensitive information through publicly accessible log files can violate data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive data. This vulnerability could result in non-compliance due to unauthorized disclosure of protected information, potentially leading to legal and financial consequences.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking for the presence of publicly exposed log files created by the Content Writer plugin for WordPress (versions up to 3.6.8). Since the plugin writes logs to a file named 'log_cw_plugin.txt', you can search your web server directories for this file or any publicly accessible log files related to the plugin. Additionally, inspecting HTTP requests to see if these log files are accessible without authentication can help detect exposure. Commands to detect this include: 1) Using find command on the server to locate log files: `find /var/www/html -name 'log_cw_plugin.txt'` 2) Using curl or wget to test if the log file is accessible via HTTP: `curl -I http://yourwebsite.com/path/to/log_cw_plugin.txt` or `wget --spider http://yourwebsite.com/path/to/log_cw_plugin.txt` 3) Using web vulnerability scanners or tools like Nikto or OWASP ZAP to scan for exposed log files. These methods help identify if sensitive log files are publicly accessible, indicating the vulnerability. [3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Update the Content Writer plugin to a version later than 3.6.8 where the vulnerability is fixed. 2) Restrict access to the log files by configuring your web server (e.g., using .htaccess rules in Apache or location blocks in Nginx) to deny public access to log files such as 'log_cw_plugin.txt'. 3) Remove or secure any existing exposed log files to prevent unauthenticated access. 4) Disable or remove the plugin if an update is not immediately available or feasible. These steps will prevent unauthenticated attackers from viewing sensitive information in the exposed log files. [3]