Description

WordPress Plugin Convert Plus is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently register new accounts with Administrator privileges. WordPress Plugin Convert Plus version 3.4.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 3.4.3 or latest

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/05/critical-vulnerability-patched-in-popular-convert-plus-plugin/

https://vimeo.com/339193628

https://www.convertplug.com/plus/version-3-4-3-security-update/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-264 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass