User Sync – Remote User Sync <= 1.0.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Deactivation
Vulnerability Description
The User Sync – Remote User Sync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the mo_user_sync_form_handler() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate the plugin via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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:
- Jonas Benjamin Friedli
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6b60777e-6e07-42bd-9364-43367e209227?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-sync/tags/1.0.1/mo-user-sync-main.php#L118
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3360328%40user-sync&new=3360328%40user-sync&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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