CVE-2021-24998

Public Exploit
Simple JWT Login < 3.3.0 - Insecure Password Creation

Description

The Simple JWT Login WordPress plugin before 3.3.0 can be used to create new WordPress user accounts with a randomly generated password. The password is generated using the str_shuffle PHP function that "does not generate cryptographically secure values, and should not be used for cryptographic purposes" according to PHP's documentation.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Simple JWT Login
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cca404e-766a-43ab-b41f-77d6a3b282fb third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2613782 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24998?
CVE-2021-24998 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24998?
To fix CVE-2021-24998, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24998 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24998 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24998?
CVE-2021-24998 affects Unknown Simple JWT Login.
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