CVE-2024-2950 in BoldGrid Effective SEO Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/06/2024
The BoldGrid Easy SEO – Simple and Effective SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.14 via meta information (og:description) This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the first 130 characters of a password protected post which can contain sensitive information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/14/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2950 affects the BoldGrid Easy SEO WordPress plugin, specifically targeting versions up to and including 1.6.14. This security flaw represents an information exposure issue that occurs through the plugin's handling of meta information, particularly the open graph description field. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to access the first 130 characters of password-protected posts, potentially exposing sensitive content that may include confidential information, credentials, or other proprietary data. This represents a significant security concern for WordPress sites utilizing this plugin, as it creates an avenue for unauthorized information disclosure without requiring any authentication credentials.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper sanitization and exposure of content within the plugin's meta tag generation functionality. When WordPress generates open graph meta tags for posts, the plugin fails to adequately filter or restrict access to password-protected content, allowing the og:description field to inadvertently reveal portions of protected material. This flaw operates at the application layer and specifically impacts how the plugin processes and presents meta information for SEO purposes. The vulnerability is classified as an information exposure issue under CWE-200, which encompasses weaknesses that result in unintended information disclosure to unauthorized actors. The exposure occurs because the plugin does not properly validate whether the requesting user has appropriate access rights before exposing content through meta tags.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it can potentially expose sensitive data that attackers might leverage for further exploitation. Attackers can construct targeted requests to access the first 130 characters of password-protected posts, which may contain database credentials, API keys, internal communications, or other confidential information. This vulnerability particularly affects WordPress sites where sensitive content is protected using password protection mechanisms, creating a scenario where attackers can bypass authentication requirements through the SEO plugin's meta information handling. The attack vector requires no authentication and can be executed through standard web requests, making it particularly dangerous for sites that do not implement additional security measures such as rate limiting or content filtering.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-2950 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the information exposure flaw. System administrators should also implement additional security controls such as restricting access to meta information through server-level configurations, implementing proper access controls for password-protected content, and conducting regular security audits of installed plugins. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block requests attempting to access protected content through meta information fields. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and access control mechanisms, particularly when dealing with content that may contain sensitive information. Security teams should also monitor for similar vulnerabilities in other SEO plugins and ensure that all WordPress installations maintain current security patches to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities. This issue aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for data from information repositories and represents a critical risk for organizations relying on WordPress for content management.