WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2022-34839 Modified

WP OAuth2 Server: Privilege escalation or authentication bypass

WP OAuth2 Server is affected by privilege escalation or authentication bypass. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can grant permissions or access that the caller should not possess.

CVE / CNA score 5.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
WP OAuth2 Server
Plugin slug
oauth2-server
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 22, 2022
Weakness
NVD-CWE-noinfo
CWE-287 — Improper Authentication

This CVE was published Jul 22, 2022 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WP OAuth2 Server to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in CodexShaper's WP OAuth2 Server plugin <= 1.0.1 at WordPress.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources