#VU19202 Improper Authentication in WP Like Button - CVE-2019-13344

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#VU19202 Improper Authentication in WP Like Button - CVE-2019-13344

Published: July 16, 2019 / Updated: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU19202
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13344
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
WP Like Button
Software vendor:
CRUDLab

Description

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.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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