CVE-2024-12542
HIGHlinkID WordPress <0.1.2 - Info Disclosure
Title source: llmDescription
The linkID 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, 0.1.2. 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.
Exploits (3)
github
WORKING POC
by Boshe99 · pythonpoc
https://github.com/Boshe99/CVE-Exploits/tree/main/CVE-2024-12542-PoC
Scores
CVSS v3
8.6
EPSS
0.2262
EPSS Percentile
95.7%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Classification
CWE
CWE-862
Status
draft
Timeline
Published
Jan 09, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026