PT-2021-21729 · WordPress · Wp Cerber

Ilyass El Hadi · Published 2021-08-19 · Updated 2021-08-24 · CVE-2021-37597

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WP Cerber versions prior to 8.9.3

Description The issue allows for MFA bypass via manipulation of the wordpress logged in [hash]. There is no information provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide or details about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For versions prior to 8.9.3, update to version 8.9.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the wordpress logged in [hash] to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-37597

Affected Products

Wp Cerber

References · 6

• 🔥 https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/FEYE-2021-0023/FEYE-2021-0023.md · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37597 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-37597 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/27619 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/19808 · Telegram Post