CVE-2020-36176 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass password reset enforcement on existing accounts, potentially leading to account takeover in WordPress installations using the iThemes Security plugin.
- 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-2020-36176?
CVE-2020-36176 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The iThemes Security (formerly Better WP Security) plugin before 7.7.0 for WordPress does not enforce a new-password requirement for an existing account until the second login occurs.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36176?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ithemes Ithemes Security.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36176?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2020-36176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v943-hr28-2mp8.