CVE-2024-6289
Published: 15 July 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-6289 is a medium-severity Open Redirect (CWE-601) vulnerability in Wpserveur Wps Hide Login. Its CVSS base score is 6.1 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 7.8% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
The WPS Hide Login WordPress plugin before version 1.9.16.4 is affected by an open redirect vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-6289 and CWE-601. The plugin does not block redirects to the login page that are initiated through WordPress's built-in auth_redirect function, thereby allowing an unauthenticated visitor to reach a login page that was intended to remain hidden.
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit the flaw by supplying a crafted request that triggers auth_redirect, exposing the login page and potentially enabling follow-on attacks such as credential harvesting or brute-force attempts. The issue carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no required privileges, and the need for user interaction.
The two referenced WPScan advisories document the vulnerability but do not detail specific mitigation steps beyond the implied need to update the plugin. The associated EPSS score remains flat at 0.0788 with no material increase since disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-47407
Vulnerability details
The WPS Hide Login WordPress plugin before 1.9.16.4 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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Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
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Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.