#VU19360 Improper Authentication in WPS Hide Login


Published: 2019-07-25

Vulnerability identifier: #VU19360

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WPS Hide Login
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Rémy Perona

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 on 563 line. A remote attacker can modify the header “Referer” and add “wp-login.php”, send an empty POST request and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Line 563:

if ( strpos( $url, 'wp-login.php' ) !== false ) {


Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WPS Hide Login: 1.1 - 1.5.2.2

External links
http://secupress.me/blog/wps-hide-login-v1-5-2-2-multiples-vulnerabilities/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Multiple vulnerabilities in in WPS Hide Login