CVE-2025-64258CWE-497

WordPress Follow My Blog Post plugin <= 2.3.9 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
28.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Sensitive information exposure with WPWeb's Follow My Blog Post plugin! An attacker could retrieve sensitive data just like finding a lost wallet in plain sight. 🔥 Imagine walking down the street and spotting a wallet left on a park bench — it’s just sitting there, waiting for someone to pick it up. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access embedded sensitive data in the plugin, making it just as easy! If exploited, attackers could uncover sensitive system information, leading to potential identity theft or more severe breaches. This scenario is particularly alarming, as the data could provide attackers with the keys to the castle—access to more critical systems.

Put simply

Imagine walking down the street and spotting a wallet left on a park bench — it’s just sitting there, waiting for someone to pick it up. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access embedded sensitive data in the plugin, making it just as easy! This vulnerability in the Follow My Blog Post plugin exposes sensitive system information, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve embedded data. It affects versions up to and including 2.3.9, putting users at risk if they haven't updated.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could uncover sensitive system information, leading to potential identity theft or more severe breaches. This scenario is particularly alarming, as the data could provide attackers with the keys to the castle—access to more critical systems. To mitigate this risk, update the Follow My Blog Post plugin to the latest version immediately. Review your site's settings for any additional sensitive data exposure and consider implementing stricter access controls. Don't forget to regularly audit your plugins and themes for vulnerabilities! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your site's security and keep those lurking threats at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00359 · 28.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-497 · Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
Published
2025-12-18T07:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 07:22Z
    WordPress Follow My Blog Post plugin <= 2.3.9 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
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