SB2019070503 - Authentication bypass in WP Like Button plugin for WordPress
Published: July 5, 2019 Updated: July 18, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019070503
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13344)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the "contains()" function in "wp_like_button.php" does not check if the current request is made by an authorized user. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and update the settings of the plugin.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.