Description
The Ezoic WordPress plugin before 2.23.1 does not properly restrict access to some of its content export functionality, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trigger a server-side export of the site's database, including user password hashes and password reset tokens, as well as to persistently change some of its settings.
Published: 2026-08-12
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a server‑side export of the site's database through improperly restricted REST routes in the Ezoic WordPress plugin. This results in the disclosure of user password hashes, reset tokens, and potentially other sensitive data that could be leveraged for credential stuffing or further attacks. The flaw also permits attackers to persistently alter certain plugin settings, which can lead to configuration drift and additional attack surfaces. The weakness is an example of improper access control, fitting CWE‑284. The impact extends to the confidentiality of user data and the integrity of site configuration.

Affected Systems

All installations of the Ezoic WordPress plugin earlier than version 2.23.1 are affected. The vulnerability is present in the WordPress plugin developed by Ezoic, specifically versions older than 2.23.1.

Risk and Exploitability

CVSS metrics are not disclosed in the public data, but the potential for data exposure and configuration vandalism suggests a high risk. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, indicating that no known field‑test exploits have been reported. Nevertheless, because the attack requires no authentication and the export endpoint is reachable via typical REST URLs, the likelihood of exploitation remains significant in environments where the plugin is active and no additional access controls are in place. The attack vector is inferred to be remote, through the exposed REST API endpoints.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 12:40 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Ezoic WordPress plugin to version 2.23.1 or later, which removes the unrestricted export functionality.
  • If immediate upgrade is not possible, disable the content export REST routes by adding a rule to the web server configuration or using a plugin that limits REST endpoints to authenticated users only.
  • Revoke or regenerate any user credentials that may have been exposed and ensure that stored password hashes are securely hashed with a strong algorithm.
  • Apply a web application firewall rule that blocks unauthenticated access to the Ezoic REST endpoints, and monitor logs for attempts to hit the export routes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 12:40 UTC.

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History

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-862
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-284

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Ezoic WordPress plugin before 2.23.1 does not properly restrict access to some of its content export functionality, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trigger a server-side export of the site's database, including user password hashes and password reset tokens, as well as to persistently change some of its settings.
Title Ezoic < 2.23.1 - Unauthenticated Database Export via Content Export REST Routes
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-12T12:33:02.311Z

Reserved: 2026-08-04T08:38:35.675Z

Link: CVE-2026-18789

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-12T12:32:09.703Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-12T06:20:22.817

Modified: 2026-08-12T13:17:20.680

Link: CVE-2026-18789

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-12T12:45:02Z

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