CVE-2020-27615
CriticalExploitedThe Loginizer plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress allows SQL injection (with resultant XSS), related to loginizer_login_failed and lz_valid_ip.
Published Oct 21, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 58f8bba4-1be5-4111-aa41-d076a6f06948
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-27615 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Loginizer.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2021. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Loginizer 1.6.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Loginizer plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress allows SQL injection (with resultant XSS), related to loginizer_login_failed and lz_valid_ip.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 12, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LoginizerLoginizer | See advisory | 1.6.4 |
Patched Releases
Loginizer
1.6.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 21, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10441
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/58f8bba4-1be5-4111-aa41-d076a6f06948?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/58f8bba4-1be5-4111-aa41-d076a6f06948?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/wordpress-deploys-forced-security-update-for-dangerous-bug-in-popular-plugin/
- patchhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2401010/loginizer
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Loginizer plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress allows SQL injection (with resultant XSS), related to loginizer_login_failed and lz_valid_ip.
Affected: Loginizer. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Loginizer 1.6.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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