CVE-2024-6641

WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security <= 1.2.6 - Unauthenticated Security Feature Bypass to Username Enumeration

Description

The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to use of an incorrect regular expression within the "Stop User Enumeration" feature. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and expose site usernames.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: astrasecuritysuite WP Hardening (discontinued)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7a52a278-1729-4027-8a00-e9804fa6698b?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3151308/wp-security-hardening patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6641?
CVE-2024-6641 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6641?
To fix CVE-2024-6641, 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-2024-6641 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6641 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-6641?
CVE-2024-6641 affects astrasecuritysuite WP Hardening (discontinued).
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