Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-36917
WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deactivated by any unauthenticated user. It is possible to retrieve a reset token which can then be used to deactivate the plugin.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2021-36917
- cpe:2.3:a:wpwave:hide_my_wp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-36917
0.43%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 75 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-36917
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L |
3.9
|
2.5
|
Patchstack | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-36917
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: audit@patchstack.com (Secondary)
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The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-36917
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https://patchstack.com/hide-my-wp-vulnerabilities-fixed/
Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Fixed In Hide My WP - PatchstackExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://codecanyon.net/item/hide-my-wp-amazing-security-plugin-for-wordpress/4177158
Hide My WP - Amazing Security Plugin for WordPress! by wpWave | CodeCanyonProduct
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https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hide-my-wp/wordpress-hide-my-wp-premium-plugin-6-2-3-unauthenticated-plugin-deactivation-vulnerability
WordPress Hide My WP premium plugin <= 6.2.3 - Unauthenticated Plugin Deactivation vulnerability - PatchstackThird Party Advisory
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