Improper Authentication in Email Verification for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress

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

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Email Verification for WooCommerce: 1.0.0 - 1.8.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:algoritmika:emails-verification-for-woocommerce:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:algoritmika:emails-verification-for-woocommerce:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:algoritmika:emails-verification-for-woocommerce:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://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.