The iThemes Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure in versions up to, and including 5.6.1, due to invalid username/password combinations returning different HTTP headers on response. This makes it possible for attackers to observe differences in responses to determine valid usernames on the site (username enumeration).
This vulnerability is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Sensitive Information Exposure issue affecting the Plugin Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection. It affects Versions up to 5.6.1 and is fixed in 5.6.2.
the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 5.6.1. Update Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection to 5.6.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
better-wp-security
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | No linked CVE entry. |
| Patched Versions |
5.6.2
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 5.6.1
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
iThemes Security <= 7.6.1 - Broken Password Mechanism
iThemes Security <= 6.9.0 - Cross-Site Scripting
iThemes Security <= 7.0.2 - Authenticated SQL Injection
iThemes Security < 3.2.5 - Cross-Site Scripting
Better WP Security <= 3.2.4 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting
Solid Security <= 9.3.1 - IP Address Spoofing to Denial of Service
iThemes Security <= 8.1.4 - Open Redirection via redirect_to_https
iThemes Security < 3.6.4 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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