WatchTowerHQ <= 3.6.16 - Type Juggling to Authentication Bypass in check_ota
| CVE | CVE-2023-25701 |
|---|---|
| CVSS | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Publicly Published | February 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated | February 17, 2023 |
| Researcher |
Dave Jong
- Patchstack
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Description
The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to a type juggling issue in versions up to, and including, 3.6.16. This is due to an incorrect comparison in the check_ota function between the user-supplied access token and the configured WatchTower access token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass intended authentication restrictions via REST API.
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1 affected software package
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug | watchtowerhq (view on wordpress.org) |
| Patched? | Yes |
| Remediation | Update to version 3.6.17, or a newer patched version |
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