Improper access control in WP Private Content Plus for WordPress



Published: 2019-08-28 | Updated: 2019-09-04
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-15816
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Rakhitha Nimesh

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.

Updated: 04.09.2019
Assigned CVE-ID.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU20434

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15816

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and change plugin configuration.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WP Private Content Plus: 1.0 - 1.31

External links

http://blog.nintechnet.com/unauthenticated-options-change-vulnerability-in-wordpress-wp-private-con...
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2145057/wp-private-content-plus


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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