CVE-2020-37255

Description

WordPress Time Capsule Plugin 1.21.16 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access by sending a crafted POST request with the IWP_JSON_PREFIX header. Attackers can exploit this flaw to obtain valid administrator session cookies and access the WordPress dashboard without providing credentials.

CVSS Vector

References

• https://wptimecapsule.com/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47941
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-time-capsule-plugin-authentication-bypass