CVE-2024-11089Network attack vector

Restricted-post disclosure via unfiltered WordPress search

Published Nov 21, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Sensitive information exposure in Anonymous Restricted Content 1.6.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read restricted posts via search. The plugin's query filtering fails to exclude posts marked as restricted when WordPress builds core search results, so matching private text is returned to anonymous visitors. No authentication or user interaction is required; exposure is limited to content returned by search, with no reported ability to modify posts or interrupt service.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.57%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Sensitive information exposure in Anonymous Restricted Content 1.6.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read restricted posts via search. The plugin's query filtering fails to exclude posts marked as restricted when WordPress builds core search results, so matching private text is returned to anonymous visitors. No authentication or user interaction is required; exposure is limited to content returned by search, with no reported ability to modify posts or interrupt service.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-11089
Published
Nov 21, 2024
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
Taras Sych
Product
Anonymous Restricted Content
Classifications
CWE-200, CWE-276, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 21, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.6.5

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Taras Sych · Anonymous Restricted Contentversion=0 <=1.6.5

Published CVSS scores

5.3WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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