Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | N/A |
CWE-ID | CWE-352 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Block wp-login Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
Vendor | webd.uk |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU18955
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin and lack of authorisation checks in the "bwpl_configure_slug()" function registered as an "admin_init" action. A remote attacker can change the plugin settings at "/wp-admin/options-permalink.php" and disable the protection.
This vulnerability leads to unauthorized option update via CSRF or unauthenticated usage of the "admin-ajax.php".
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsBlock wp-login: 1.1.3 - 1.3.0
External linkshttp://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=2113620%40block-wp-login&...
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.