UserPro <= 4.9.20 - Privilege Escalation
2019-01-03 00:00
Noman RiffatStrategic Overview
StatusPatched in 4.9.21
Affected PluginUserPro - Community and User Profile WordPress Plugin
Affected Version
< 4.9.21CVSS10.0Critical
CVE
N/AVulnerability Overview
The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 4.9.20. This is due to new users being able to freely register with the administrator role. This makes it possible for attackers to create administrators and execute code on the site.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.9.21, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-286 (Incorrect User Management) The product does not properly manage a user within its environment.
External References
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