CVE-2024-6420: hide my wp ghost — Exploit

Description

The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wpplugins	hide_my_wp_ghost	< 5.2.02

References

Exploits

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dfda6577-81aa-4397-a2d6-1d736f9ebd44/ https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dfda6577-81aa-4397-a2d6-1d736f9ebd44/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6420? +

The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-6420? +

CVE-2024-6420 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6420? +

CVE-2024-6420 affects products from wpplugins, specifically: hide_my_wp_ghost. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6420? +

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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