Auth bypass in Eflyjason Host PHP Info

CVE-2024-12535

The Host PHP Info plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check when including the 'phpinfo' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read configuration settings and predefined variables on the site's server. The plugin does not need to be activated for the vulnerability to be exploited.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.006 (44.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12535?
CVE-2024-12535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eflyjason Host PHP Info, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2025-01-07.
How severe is CVE-2024-12535?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-12535 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.