Improper Authentication in WP Like Button - CVE-2019-13344
Published: July 16, 2019 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU19202
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13344
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
WP Like Button
How to mitigate CVE-2019-13344
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.