CVE-2024-1136: coming soon page Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

The Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to an improperly implemented URL check in the wpsm_coming_soon_redirect function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view a site with maintenance mode or coming-soon mode enabled to view the site's content.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wpshopmart	coming_soon_page_\&_maintenance_mode	< 2.2.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/responsive-coming-soon/trunk/redirect.php#L11 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/responsive-coming-soon/trunk/redirect.php#L11

Other References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3c52d6e-b3f4-4ba8-aee4-b9f11704e1de?source=cve https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3c52d6e-b3f4-4ba8-aee4-b9f11704e1de?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1136? +

The Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to an improperly implemented URL check in the wpsm_coming_soon_redirect function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view a site with maintenance mode or coming-soon mode enabled to view the site's content. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-1136? +

CVE-2024-1136 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1136? +

CVE-2024-1136 affects products from wpshopmart, specifically: coming_soon_page_\&_maintenance_mode. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1136? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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