Improper Authentication in Booster for WooCommerce - CVE-2021-34646
Published: September 3, 2021 / Updated: November 25, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56299
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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34646
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Algoritmika Ltd
Affected software:
Booster for WooCommerce
Booster for WooCommerce
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists in the "process_email_verification" function due to a random token generation weakness in the "reset_and_mail_activation_link" function found in the ~/includes/class-wcj-emails-verification.php file. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-34646
Install updates from vendor's website.