WPS Limit Login < 1.4.6.1 - Authorization Bypass via IP Spoofing

2019-07-23 00:00
Julio Potier

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 1.4.6.1
Affected PluginWPS Limit Login
Affected Version< 1.4.6.1
CVSS9.8Critical
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The WPS Limit Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.4.6. This is due to flawed implementation of the get_address() method. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run automated scripts to brute force passwords by changing the supplied IP Address in the HTTP header of the request. .

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.4.6.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-307 (Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts) The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.

External References

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