WordPress · Web3 · CVE-2023-6036
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Web3 WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.0.0
**Description**
The issue is related to an authentication bypass due to incorrect authentication checking in the login flow. This is caused by vulnerabilities in the `handle auth request` and `handle login request` functions. An attacker can exploit this to log in as any existing user, including administrators, if they have access to the username. The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted POST request.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 3.0.0, update to version 3.0.0 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the `handle auth request` and `handle login request` functions until a patch is available.
Restrict access to the login module to minimize the risk of exploitation.