Authorization Bypass in WP Human Resource Management Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-9573

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Human Resource Management
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2019

Summary

The WP Human Resource Management plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an authorization bypass vulnerability that affects versions before 2.2.6. The flaw arises from improper handling of leave applications, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be limited to authorized personnel. This oversight can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and manipulation of leave requests, compromising the integrity of the HRM system.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/hrm/#developers
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/03/17/1
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107464
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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