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Htaccess File Editor <= 1.0.19 is vulnerable to Broken Authentication vulnerability

Unauthenticated
Published
2025-01-13

The Htaccess File Editor – Easily Edit, Backup, Restore .htaccess file plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.19 via the location of .htaccess file backups. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data that could be contained in .htaccess file backups.

CVSS

Score:5.3

Severity:Medium

Version: 1.0.19

There is a patch available in v1.0.20 and we strongly recommend you update to this version as soon as possible.