CVE-2026-39473
WordPress Simple History plugin <= 5.24.0 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
Description
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History simple-history allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Simple History: from n/a through <= 5.24.0.
INFO
Published Date :
April 8, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 9:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update simple-history to version 5.24.1 or later.
- Review configuration for sensitive data handling.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2026-39473.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simple-history/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-history-plugin-5-24-0-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: plugin para WordPress Simple History, Description: Vulnerabilidad de inserción de información sensible en datos enviados en Pär Thernström Simple History simple-history permite recuperar datos sensibles incrustados. Este problema afecta a Simple History: desde n/a hasta <= 5.24.0. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Pär Thernström', 'product': 'Simple History', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'changes': [{'at': '5.24.1', 'status': 'unaffected'}], 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '5.24.0'}], 'packageName': 'simple-history', 'collectionURL': 'https://wordpress.org/plugins', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-39473', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-04-13T16:36:48.717558Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History simple-history allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Simple History: from n/a through <= 5.24.0. Added CWE CWE-201 Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simple-history/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-history-plugin-5-24-0-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve