Improper Authentication in WPS Hide Login - #VU19358
Published: July 25, 2019 / Updated: July 25, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU19358
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Rémy Perona
Affected software:
WPS Hide Login
WPS Hide Login
Detailed vulnerability description
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 param “adminhash” is present in the URL and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Example:
https://exemple.com/wp-admin/?adminhash=1 Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.