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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2020-36176

The iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) plugin before 7.7.0 for WordPress does not enforce a new-password requirement for an existing account until the second login occurs.

Vulnerability Description

The iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) plugin before 7.7.0 for WordPress does not enforce a new-password requirement for an existing account until the second login occurs.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IthemesIthemes Security< 7.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-36176?

CVE-2020-36176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) plugin before 7.7.0 for WordPress does not enforce a new-password requirement for an existing account until the second login occurs.

How severe is CVE-2020-36176?

CVE-2020-36176 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36176?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ithemes Ithemes Security.