Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2021-36917

Hide My WP <= 6.2.3 - Authorization Bypass

WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deactivated by any unauthenticated user. It is possible to retrieve a reset token which can then be used to deactivate the plugin.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-36917 is a high severity with CVSS 7.5 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin Hide My WP - Amazing Security Plugin for WordPress!. It affects Versions up to 6.2.3 and is fixed in 6.2.4.

Published
Nov 24, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
hide_my_wp
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 6.2.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-36917 is tracked for the Plugin Hide My WP - Amazing Security Plugin for WordPress! as high severity with CVSS 7.5. The affected range is Versions up to 6.2.3. Update Hide My WP - Amazing Security Plugin for WordPress! to 6.2.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
6.2.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 6.2.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-36917
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2021-36917
Patched Versions
6.2.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 6.2.3
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