PT-2024-37594 · WordPress · Instawp Connect
Truoc Phan
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Published
2024-07-10
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Updated
2024-07-12
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CVE-2024-6397
CVSS v3.1
9.8
Critical
| 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
InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.44
Description
The issue is due to insufficient verification of the
API key, allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user, such as an administrator, if they have access to the username. This enables them to perform various administrative tasks. The vulnerability was partially fixed in version 0.1.0.44 but remained exploitable via Cross-Site Request Forgery.Recommendations
For versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.44, consider disabling the API key verification temporarily until a complete fix is available. Restrict access to administrative tasks to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the
API key for authentication until the issue is fully resolved. As a temporary workaround, monitor for Cross-Site Request Forgery attempts and implement additional security measures to prevent such attacks.Fix
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Improper Authentication
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Instawp Connect