Vulnerability identifier: #VU29009
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: WordPress.ORG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to comments from password-protected posts and page.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress: 5.0 - 5.0.9, 5.1 - 5.1.5, 5.2 - 5.2.6, 5.3 - 5.3.3, 5.4 - 5.4.1, 4.4 - 4.4.22, 4.3.0 - 4.3.23, 4.2 - 4.2.27, 4.1 - 4.1.30, 4.0 - 4.0.30, 4.5 - 4.5.21, 4.6 - 4.6.18, 4.7 - 4.7.17, 4.8 - 4.8.13, 4.9 - 4.9.14, 3.9 - 3.9.31, 3.8 - 3.8.33, 3.7 - 3.7.33, 3.5 - 3.5.2, 3.4 - 3.4.2, 3.6 - 3.6.1, 3.1 - 3.1.4, 3.0 - 3.0.6, 3.3 - 3.3.3, 3.2 - 3.2.1
External links
http://wordpress.org/news/2020/06/wordpress-5-4-2-security-and-maintenance-release/
http://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/c075eec24f2f3214ab0d0fb0120a23082e6b1122
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.