SB2020021701 - Improper Authentication in ThemeGrill Demo Importer plugin for WordPress
Published: February 17, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020021701
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the "admin_init hook" runs not only in the admin environment but also on calls to "/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" which does not require a user to be authenticated. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and wipe the entire database to its default state after which they are automatically logged in as an administrator.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.