Manage WP Worker <= 4.9.2 - Authentication Bypass

2020-02-11 00:00
Matt Barry

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 4.9.3
Affected PluginManageWP Worker
Affected Version<= 4.9.2
CVSS9.8Critical
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The Manage WP Worker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including 4.9.2, due to the use of global keys that every installation of Manage WP worker uses for signature verification. This makes it possible to specially craft a request that can be used to auto-login as any user on any WordPress site running the plugin.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.9.3, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

External References

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