Unauthenticated administrator creation in Convert Plus plugin for WordPress
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Convert Plus Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Convert Pro |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU18639
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain administrative access to the website.
The vulnerability exists due to application uses the supplied user role during registration and assign it to the new account. A remote attacker can register with the vulnerable website and assign administrative privileges to himself during registration.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to the affected website.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsConvert Plus: 1.0.0 - 3.4.2
External linkshttp://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/05/critical-vulnerability-patched-in-popular-convert-plus-plugin...
http://www.convertplug.com/plus/version-3-4-3-security-update/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
