PT-2021-16320 · WordPress · Temporary Login Without Password

Apple502J · CVE-2021-24836 · Published 2021-12-13 · Updated 2022-08-04

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Temporary Login Without Password WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.7.1

Description: The issue concerns a lack of authorization and CSRF checks when updating settings in the Temporary Login Without Password WordPress plugin. This could allow any logged-in users, such as subscribers, to update the settings.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 1.7.1, update to version 1.7.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the settings update functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Missing Authorization

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-24836

Affected Products

Temporary Login Without Password

References · 4

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15eed13f-3195-4f5d-8933-36695c830f4f · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-24836 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24836 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/33832 · Telegram Post