InfiniteWP Client <= 1.3.7 - Privilege Escalation
2014-12-02 00:00
Marc-Alexandre MontpasStrategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The InfiniteWP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to put the vulnerable site into maintenance mode if the admin's username is known.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.3.8, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
External References
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