Improper Authentication in Email Verification for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Email Verification for WooCommerce Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Algoritmika Ltd |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU29924
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to a loose comparison issue. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and log in as administrator.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsEmail Verification for WooCommerce: 1.0.0 - 1.8.1
External linkshttp://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10318/
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2312715
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
