Improper Authentication in User registration & user profile - Profile Builder - #VU25114
Published: February 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU25114
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Cozmoslabs
Affected software:
User registration & user profile - Profile Builder
User registration & user profile - Profile Builder
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain administrative access to the website.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the plugin's own registration and profile edit forms. A remote non-authenticated attacker can edit his or her account and gain administrative privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.