CVE-2021-24998
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CVE-2021-24998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple JWT Login WordPress plugin before 3.3.0 can be used to create new WordPress user accounts with a randomly generated password. The password is generated using the str_shuffle PHP function that "does not generate cryptographically secure values, and should not be used for cryptographic purposes" according to PHP's documentation.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Simple JWT Login WordPress plugin before 3.3.0 can be used to create new WordPress user accounts with a randomly generated password. The password is generated using the str_shuffle PHP function that "does not generate cryptographically secure values, and should not be used for cryptographic purposes" according to PHP's documentation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Jwt Login Project | Simple Jwt Login | < 3.3.0 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2613782Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cca404e-766a-43ab-b41f-77d6a3b282fbThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2613782Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cca404e-766a-43ab-b41f-77d6a3b282fbThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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