Remote Authenticated User Access Issues in WP Maintenance Mode Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2018-20155

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Maintenance Mode
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2018

What is CVE-2018-20155?

The WP Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.0.7, contains a security flaw that allows remote authenticated subscribers to bypass intended access restrictions. This vulnerability enables these users to make unauthorized changes to the plugin settings, potentially leading to further security risks within the WordPress site.

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2016/07/3-vulnerabilities-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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