WPDeveloper Templately Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data
The National Vulnerability Database has issued an advisory for CVE-2026-42379, a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.7) affecting WPDeveloper’s Templately plugin for WordPress. This flaw, categorized as CWE-201 (Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data), allows for the retrieval of embedded sensitive data.
Specifically, the vulnerability exists in Templately versions up to and including 3.6.1. Attackers leveraging this flaw could potentially exfiltrate sensitive information that has been inadvertently included in data sent by the plugin. While the National Vulnerability Database does not specify the exact nature of the sensitive data, any unauthenticated exposure of such information presents a significant risk.
For defenders, this is a clear signal to audit WordPress installations using Templately. The attacker’s calculus here is straightforward: look for low-hanging fruit where sensitive data is mishandled, making recon and data exfiltration trivial. Patching is critical, but so is understanding what data is being handled by these plugins in the first place.
What This Means For You
- If your organization uses the WPDeveloper Templately plugin, immediately verify your version. Patch to a fixed version beyond 3.6.1 without delay. Conduct an audit of your Templately configurations to ensure no sensitive data is being inadvertently embedded or transmitted.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
3 rules · 6 SIEM formats3 detection rules auto-generated for this incident, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. Sigma YAML is free — export to any SIEM format via the Intel Bot.
CVE-2026-42379 - Templately Sensitive Data Exposure via URI Query
title: CVE-2026-42379 - Templately Sensitive Data Exposure via URI Query
id: scw-2026-04-27-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
This rule detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-42379 by targeting the Templately plugin's editor endpoint with a specific action to retrieve template data. This vulnerability allows for the exposure of sensitive information embedded within templates.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-27
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-42379/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-content/plugins/templately/includes/public/assets/editor/editor.php'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'action=get_template_data'
sc-status:
- 200
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-42379 | Information Disclosure | WPDeveloper Templately plugin versions up to and including 3.6.1 |
| CVE-2026-42379 | Information Disclosure | Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data |
| CVE-2026-42379 | Information Disclosure | Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 27, 2026 at 12:16 UTC |
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