CVE-2023-3277CWE-288

MStore API <= 4.10.7 - Unauthorized Account Access and Privilege Escalation

Critical · published November 3, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthorized login is just an email away! The MStore API plugin for WordPress has a major flaw in its Apple login feature, allowing attackers to masquerade as any user with just their email address. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check into a room simply by having a guest's name — all they need is a friendly smile and the right email! This oversight opens the door for impersonators to waltz right in and cause chaos. An attacker could log in as any user without needing a password, potentially accessing sensitive information, making unauthorized changes, or even locking out legitimate users. With a vulnerability score of 9.8, this is a serious threat that could lead to devastating breaches and loss of trust from your users.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check into a room simply by having a guest's name — all they need is a friendly smile and the right email! This oversight opens the door for impersonators to waltz right in and cause chaos. This vulnerability stems from improper implementation of the Apple login feature, allowing unauthenticated users to gain access to accounts merely by knowing the user's email address.

What to do

An attacker could log in as any user without needing a password, potentially accessing sensitive information, making unauthorized changes, or even locking out legitimate users. With a vulnerability score of 9.8, this is a serious threat that could lead to devastating breaches and loss of trust from your users. Immediately patch the MStore API plugin to version 4.10.8 or later to address this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security settings and encourage users to enable two-factor authentication for added protection. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be reinforcing your defenses and protecting your users. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02888 · 86.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2023-11-03T11:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 11:29Z
    MStore API <= 4.10.7 - Unauthorized Account Access and Privilege Escalation
    cvelistv5