Improper Authentication in iThemes Sync - #VU21967
Published: October 21, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU21967
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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: HoliThemes
Affected software:
iThemes Sync
iThemes Sync
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient secure key validation. A remote authenticated attacker can add his own “secure key” to a site with the sync plugin, bypass authentication process, gain unauthorized access to the application and perform arbitrary actions, such as Add/Remove plugins or themes on your sites, manipulate content on your sites or Add/Change/Remove users on your sites.
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Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.