Virusdie <= 1.1.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) API Key Disclosure
Vulnerability Description
The Virusdie - One-click website security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This is due to missing capability checks on the `vd_get_apikey` function which is hooked to `wp_ajax_virusdie_apikey`. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve the site's Virusdie API key, which could be used to access the site owner's Virusdie account and potentially compromise site security.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Sushi Com Abacate
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8ef2e0b1-52ef-4f70-9e95-d010a586d060?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/virusdie/trunk/inc/class-virusdie.php#L75
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/virusdie/trunk/inc/tools/class-virusdie-behavior.php#L240
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3450727%40virusdie&new=3450727%40virusdie&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Affected Vendor
virusdie
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