CVE-2020-7948
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.19%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7948 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Login by Auth0 plugin before 4.0.0 for WordPress. A user can perform an insecure direct object reference.. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Login by Auth0 plugin before 4.0.0 for WordPress. A user can perform an insecure direct object reference.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Auth0 | Login By Auth0 | < 4.0.0 |
References
- https://auth0.com/docs/cms/wordpressProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://auth0.com/docs/security/bulletins/2020-03-31_wpauth0Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/auth0/wp-auth0/security/advisories/GHSA-59vf-cgfw-6h6vThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/auth0/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://auth0.com/docs/cms/wordpressProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://auth0.com/docs/security/bulletins/2020-03-31_wpauth0Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/auth0/wp-auth0/security/advisories/GHSA-59vf-cgfw-6h6vThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/auth0/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7948?
An issue was discovered in the Login by Auth0 plugin before 4.0.0 for WordPress. A user can perform an insecure direct object reference.
How severe is CVE-2020-7948?
CVE-2020-7948 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7948?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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