CVE-2017-16562
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS v2
7.5
VIR risk
9.8
Description
The UserPro plugin before 4.9.17.1 for WordPress, when used on a site with the "admin" username, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a "true" value for the up_auto_log parameter in the QUERY_STRING to the default URI.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| userproplugin | userpro | {"endExcluding":"4.9.17.1"} | 4.9.17.1 |
References
- https://codecanyon.net/item/userpro-user-profiles-with-social-login/5958681?s_rank=9
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8950
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43117/
- https://codecanyon.net/item/userpro-user-profiles-with-social-login/5958681?s_rank=9
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8950
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43117/
CWEs
CWE-287
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.