Description
WordPress Plugin iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to list directories and files outside the directory structure of the WordPress installation and obtain sensitive information that may help in launching further attacks. WordPress Plugin iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) version 5.1.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 5.2.0 or latest
References
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