Improper Authentication in WPS Hide Login - #VU19357
Published: July 25, 2019 / Updated: July 25, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU19357
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: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization controls in the "/classes/plugins.php" file. A remote attacker can access the login page if the URL contains “action=confirmaction” and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Example:
https://example.com/wp-login.php?SECUPRESSaction=confirmaction
Affected software
WPS Hide Login
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
WPS Hide Login - update to 1.5.3