Description

WordPress Plugin iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently gain access to backup/log files. WordPress Plugin iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) version 5.3.0 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 5.3.1 or latest

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/21/2

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/21/3

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/70

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/71

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136752/WordPress-iThemes-Security-Insecure-Backup-Logfile-Generation.html

https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-wp-security/changelog/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-219 CWE-330 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass