CVE-2026-16984
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Unauthenticated Data Exposure in Privacy Policy Generator WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions, GDPR, CCPA, Cookie Policy & Disclaimer Templates WordPress plugin before 3.7.1 does not include an authorization check on a REST route that returns stored account data, allowing unauthenticated visitors to retrieve the connected service's API secret and account details, which can then be used to disconnect the Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions, GDPR, CCPA, Cookie Policy & Disclaimer Templates WordPress plugin before 3.7.1's integration.

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Published
2026-08-26
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-08-26
AI Q&A
2026-08-26
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-16984
EUVD
EUVD-2026-66271

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the WordPress plugin WP Legal Pages before version 3.7.1. It allows unauthenticated users to access a REST route that returns stored account data, including API secrets and account details, due to missing authorization checks.

Detection Guidance

Check if your WordPress site uses the WP Legal Pages plugin version prior to 3.7.1. Inspect network traffic for unauthorized requests to the vulnerable REST route that may expose API secrets or account details.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to retrieve sensitive API secrets and account information, potentially leading to unauthorized disconnection of the plugin's integration or further attacks on connected services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Organizations using the vulnerable plugin may face compliance risks.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Legal Pages plugin to version 3.7.1 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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