CVE-2021-37597 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass Multi-Factor Authentication in WP Cerber by manipulating the logged-in cookie, allowing unauthorized access to WordPress sites.

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-2021-37597?

CVE-2021-37597 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WP Cerber before 8.9.3 allows MFA bypass via wordpress_logged_in_[hash] manipulation.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37597?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpcerber Wp Cerber.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37597?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37597 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-2021-37597 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37597 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hwhr-mg66-h8cp.

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