CVE-2020-28642 Weak cryptography in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Weak password-reset codes in InfiniteWP Admin Panel allow remote attackers to take over admin accounts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-28642?

CVE-2020-28642 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 3.1.12.3, resetPasswordSendMail generates a weak password-reset code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct admin Account Takeover attacks.

Weakness: CWE-338

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28642?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Infinitewp Infinitewp.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28642?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28642 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-28642 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28642 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qfg-3vc9-gp3w.

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