Authentication Bypass in MStore API Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2020-36713

What is CVE-2020-36713?

The MStore API plugin for WordPress, in versions through 2.1.5, contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls. This flaw arises from unrestricted access to the 'register' and 'update_user_profile' endpoints, enabling malicious users to create or delete administrator accounts and escalate privileges on existing accounts. Such security issues pose a significant risk to the integrity of WordPress websites using this plugin, making timely updates crucial.

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