Unauthenticated Access to Hidden Login Page via Auth_Redirect Function
CVE-2024-6420

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Hide My WP Ghost
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 29%

What is CVE-2024-6420?

The Hide My WP Ghost plugin for WordPress prior to version 5.2.02 contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to access the hidden login page by exploiting improper handling of the auth_redirect function. This flaw compromises the security of WordPress sites, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas.

Affected Version(s)

Hide My WP Ghost 0 < 5.2.02

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-6420 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dfda6577-81aa-4397-a2d6-...
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EPSS Score

29% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Juan Pablo Gomez Postigo
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