Security features bypass in Tabs plugin for WordPress

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU65823

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36375

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Office. A remote administrator can bypass the target application and change options.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tabs - Responsive Tabs with Accordions: 1.1 - 3.6.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:biplob018:vc-tabs:1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:biplob018:vc-tabs:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:biplob018:vc-tabs:1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

External links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/vc-tabs/wordpress-tabs-plugin-3-6-0-authenticated-wordpress-options-change-vulnerability
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2646981

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.