CVE-2023-5711

System Dashboard <= 2.8.8 - Missing Authorization to Information Disclosure (sd_php_info)

Published Dec 7, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_php_info() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive information provided by PHP info.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-57998 The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_php_info() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive information provided by PHP info.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title System Dashboard <= 2.8.8 - Missing Authorization to Information Disclosure (sd_php_info)
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 4:37 PM
Reserved
Oct 23, 2023, 12:40 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 7, 2023, 2:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:49 AM