SB2021120211 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Hide My WP plugin for WordPress

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) SQL injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36916)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the "hmwp_get_user_ip" function using the IP address headers. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36917)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within a reset token. A remote attacker can deactivated the plugin and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://codecanyon.net/item/hide-my-wp-amazing-security-plugin-for-wordpress/4177158
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hide-my-wp/wordpress-hide-my-wp-premium-plugin-6-2-3-sql-injection-sqli-vulnerability
• https://patchstack.com/hide-my-wp-vulnerabilities-fixed/
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hide-my-wp/wordpress-hide-my-wp-premium-plugin-6-2-3-unauthenticated-plugin-deactivation-vulnerability