CVE-2022-23984: Sensitive information disclosure discovered in wpDiscuz WordPress plugin (versions <= 7.3.11).

low Affects wpdiscuz (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.3, updated 2026-10-29; published 2022-02-21; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

Sensitive information disclosure discovered in wpDiscuz WordPress plugin (versions <= 7.3.11).

Package: wpdiscuz (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=7.3.11
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: low CVSS 3.7
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (65.8th percentile)
Published: 2022-02-21
Source: nvd

References

CWE-200

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