Vulnerability identifier: #VU58494

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36917

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Hide My WP
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: wpWave

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within a reset token. A remote attacker can deactivated the plugin and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Hide My WP: 6.2.3

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External links
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hide-my-wp/wordpress-hide-my-wp-premium-plugin-6-2-3-unauthenticated-plugin-deactivation-vulnerability
http://codecanyon.net/item/hide-my-wp-amazing-security-plugin-for-wordpress/4177158
http://patchstack.com/hide-my-wp-vulnerabilities-fixed/

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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.