Vulnerability Description
The CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Maintenance Mode Bypass in versions up to, and including, 4.1.7. A correct cmp_bypass GET parameter in the URL (equal to the md5-hashed home_url in the default setting) allows users to visit a site placed in maintenance mode thus bypassing the plugin's provided feature.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Niteothemes | Cmp | < 4.1.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cmp-coming-soon-maintenance/tags/4.1.Exploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2900571/cmp-coming-soon-maintenancePatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/af955f69-b18c-446e-b05Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cmp-coming-soon-maintenance/tags/4.1.Exploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2900571/cmp-coming-soon-maintenancePatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/af955f69-b18c-446e-b05Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2159?
CVE-2023-2159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Maintenance Mode Bypass in versions up to, and including, 4.1.7. A correct cmp_bypass GET parameter in the URL (equal to the m...
How severe is CVE-2023-2159?
CVE-2023-2159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Niteothemes Cmp.