Vulnerability Description
The Wordable plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to the use of a user supplied hashing algorithm passed to the hash_hmac() function and the use of a loose comparison on the hash which allows an attacker to trick the function into thinking it has a valid hash. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator privileges.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordable | Wordable | <= 3.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerabilities-roundupExploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2234193/wordable/trunk/wordable.phpPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/be1ab218-37bd-407a-8cbThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerabilities-roundupExploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2234193/wordable/trunk/wordable.phpPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/be1ab218-37bd-407a-8cbThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36724?
CVE-2020-36724 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Wordable plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to the use of a user supplied hashing algorithm passed to the hash_hmac() ...
How severe is CVE-2020-36724?
CVE-2020-36724 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36724?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordable Wordable.