MFA Bypass Vulnerability in WP Cerber Security Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2021-37597

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Cerber
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 August 2021

Summary

The WP Cerber Security Plugin prior to version 8.9.3 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to bypass multi-factor authentication. This is achieved through manipulation of the 'wordpress_logged_in_[hash]' parameter, potentially allowing attackers to gain access to accounts without proper authentication. It is essential for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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