Stop User Enumeration <= 1.2.4 - Security Bypass

2014-02-03 00:00
Andrew Horton

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 1.2.5
Affected PluginStop User Enumeration
Affected Version<= 1.2.4
CVSS7.3High
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The WordPress Stop User Enumeration Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.2.4 via POST requests as the protection only functions as intended with GET requests. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform otherwise secured actions.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.2.5, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

External References

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