VDB-189353 · CVE-2021-24998 · ID 2613782

Simple JWT Login Plugin up to 3.2.x on WordPress Password Creation str_shuffle inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Simple JWT Login Plugin up to 3.2.x on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected is the function str_shuffle of the component Password Creation. The manipulation leads to inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2021-24998. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Simple JWT Login Plugin up to 3.2.x on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This issue affects the function str_shuffle of the component Password Creation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. Impacted is confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 12/27/2021 as 2613782. The advisory is shared at wpscan.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-24998 since 01/14/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at plugins.trac.wordpress.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Simple JWT Login Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.5

VulDB Base Score: 2.6
VulDB Temp Score: 2.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Simple JWT Login Plugin 3.3.0
Patch: plugins.trac.wordpress.org

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
12/27/2021 +347 days 🔍
12/27/2021 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 2613782
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2021-24998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-189353

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2021 14:47
Updated: 12/31/2021 07:40
Changes: 12/27/2021 14:47 (22), 12/27/2021 14:48 (21), 12/31/2021 07:33 (2), 12/31/2021 07:40 (1)
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