Vulnerability Description
The Login with phone number plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.5.6. This is due to missing nonce validation on the 'lwp_update_password_action' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user password via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Idehweb | Login With Phone Number | <= 1.5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/login-with-phone-number/trunk/login-wProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/login-with-phone-number/trunk/login-wProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/71083db7-377b-47a1-ac8Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/login-with-phone-number/trunk/login-wProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/login-with-phone-number/trunk/login-wProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/71083db7-377b-47a1-ac8Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-4916?
CVE-2023-4916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Login with phone number plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.5.6. This is due to missing nonce validation on the 'lwp_update_passwor...
How severe is CVE-2023-4916?
CVE-2023-4916 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-4916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Idehweb Login With Phone Number.