AI enriched 20 days ago (2026-04-09 09:00 UTC)

Technical Summary

An Insertion of Sensitive Information into Sent Data vulnerability in the Ideal Postcodes UK Address Postcode Validation WordPress plugin exposes the API key, allowing unauthorized third parties to retrieve and reuse the key across any domain. Since API keys are unrestricted by default, with the “Allowed URLs” field left empty upon creation of API key this can lead to unauthorized use and depletion of API credits.Note: the vulnerability is assessed based on the default configuration.This issue affects UK Address Postcode…

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 5.3). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.