CVE-2019-13344Wp Like Button Missing Authentication
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the CRUDLab WP Like Button plugin through 1.6.0 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to change settings.
Published Jul 5, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as WORDFENCE-b6d054e4-0ef7-401d-9d81-24cc0f875432, b6d054e4-0ef7-401d-9d81-24cc0f875432
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2019-13344 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Wp Like Button (Crudlab).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wp Like Button <=1.6.0, Wp Like Button 1.6.1, Wp Like Button 1.6.0.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
45%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-like-button/#developers
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b6d054e4-0ef7-401d-9d81-24cc0f875432?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b6d054e4-0ef7-401d-9d81-24cc0f875432?source=api-scan
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the CRUDLab WP Like Button plugin through 1.6.0 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to change settings.
The contains() function in wp_like_button.php did not check if the current request is made by an authorized user, thus allowing any unauthenticated user to successfully update settings, as demonstrated by the wp-admin/admin.php?page=facebook-like-button each_page_url or code_snippet parameter.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Like ButtonCrudlab | See advisory | 1.6.0 |
Patched Releases
Wp Like Button
<=1.6.0, 1.6.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 5, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisorywordpress.org · wp-like-button
- advisorywordfence.com · b6d054e4-0ef7-401d-9d81-24cc0f875432
- advisorywordfence.com · b6d054e4-0ef7-401d-9d81-24cc0f875432
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · WordPress-Like-Button-1.6.0-Authentication-Bypa…
- exploitlimbenjamin.com · wp-like-button-auth-bypass.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the CRUDLab WP Like Button plugin through 1.6.0 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to change settings.
Affected: Wp Like Button (Crudlab). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wp Like Button <=1.6.0, Wp Like Button 1.6.1, Wp Like Button 1.6.0.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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