Improper Authentication in Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-34646 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Booster for WooCommerce Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Algoritmika Ltd |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU56299
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34646
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists in the "process_email_verification" function due to a random token generation weakness in the "reset_and_mail_activation_link" function found in the ~/includes/class-wcj-emails-verification.php file. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsBooster for WooCommerce: 1.0.0 - 5.4.3
External linkshttp://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39316
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.
