iThemes Sync <= 2.0.17 - Authentication Bypass

2019-10-09 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.0.18

Affected PluginKadence Central – Site Management, Backups, Security, and Reporting

Affected Version< 2.0.18

CVSS9.8Critical

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The iThemes Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to a missing validation on the secure key in versions up to, and including, 2.0.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add their own secure key leading to a complete compromise of the affected website.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.0.18, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-286 (Incorrect User Management) The product does not properly manage a user within its environment.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6fb01045-d38f-469f-8aaf-ff8882132acc

CVSS Vector

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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