CVE-2020-36713 (GCVE-0-2020-36713)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-07 01:51 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:09
VLAI?
Title
MStore API <= 2.1.5 - Authentication Bypass
Summary
The MStore API plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.1.5. This is due to unrestricted access to the 'register' and 'update_user_profile' routes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new administrator accounts, delete existing administrator accounts, or escalate privileges on any account.
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
inspireui MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud Affected: 0 , < 2.1.6 (semver)
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Credits
Jerome Bruandet
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