CVE-2026-73188 - Vulnerability Details

Description

Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in KiviCare <= 4.5.1 versions.

Published: 2026-08-13

Score: 7.5 High

EPSS: n/a

KEV: No

Impact:

Action:

Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure that permits any user to read confidential information handled by the KiviCare WordPress plugin. The weakness is identified as CWE-288 and allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to data without needing valid credentials.

Affected Systems

The flaw impacts the Iqonic Design KiviCare plugin for WordPress, specifically versions 4.5.1 and earlier. Websites running those plugin versions are vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The issue has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog; its EPSS score is not available. Based on the description, it is inferred that attackers can exploit the flaw by accessing URLs of the site, indicating a network-based, unauthenticated attack vector. The resulting loss of confidentiality exposes sensitive data stored by the plugin.

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

Iqonic Design

KiviCare

unaffected

Version	Status	Constraints
`n/a`	affected	≤ 4.5.1

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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress KiviCare plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.5.2).

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

Update the KiviCare plugin to version 4.5.2 or later to apply the vendor-supplied fix.
If an upgrade cannot occur immediately, disable the KiviCare plugin on the site to eliminate the exposure until a patch is available.
Configure server or application‑level access controls to require authentication before any KiviCare data endpoints can be reached, providing a temporary preventive measure.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 13, 2026 at 17:02 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact None

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

No EPSS score available.

Key SSVC decision points have not yet been added.

References

Link	Providers
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/kivicare-clinic-management-system/vulnerability/wordpress-kivicare-plugin-4-5-1-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

History

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description		Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in KiviCare <= 4.5.1 versions.
Title		WordPress KiviCare plugin <= 4.5.1 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
Weaknesses		CWE-288
References		https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/kivicare-clinic-management-system/vulnerability/wordpress-kivicare-plugin-4-5-1-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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'}`

Subscriptions

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MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published: 2026-08-13T13:37:20.662Z

Updated: 2026-08-13T15:32:08.375Z

Reserved: 2026-08-11T10:58:36.297Z

Link: CVE-2026-73188

Vulnrichment

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NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-13T14:17:12.470

Modified: 2026-08-13T16:19:03.367

Link: CVE-2026-73188

Redhat

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OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-13T17:15:05Z

Weaknesses

CWE-288
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

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Affected Systems

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Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact None

User Interaction None

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