Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2021-37597

WP Cerber Security < 8.9.3 - Multifactor Bypass

WP Cerber before 8.9.3 allows MFA bypass via wordpress_logged_in_[hash] manipulation.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-37597 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan. It affects Versions before 8.9.3 and is fixed in 8.9.3.

Published
Aug 16, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wp-cerber
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 8.9.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-37597 is tracked for the Plugin WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 8.9.3. Update WP Cerber Security, Anti-spam & Malware Scan to 8.9.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
8.9.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 8.9.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-37597
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2021-37597
Patched Versions
8.9.3
Affected Versions
Versions before 8.9.3
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