Wordapp <= 1.6.0 - Authorization Bypass through Use of Insufficiently Unique Cryptographic Signature
Strategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The Wordapp plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to an use of insufficiently unique cryptographic signature on the 'wa_pdx_op_config_set' function in versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to the plugin to change the 'validation_token' in the plugin config, providing access to the plugin's remote control functionalities, such as creating an admin access URL, which can be used for privilege escalation.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.7.0, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity) The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
External References
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