CVE-2020-8771 Scanner

CVE-2020-8771 scanner - Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Time Capsule plugin for WordPress

Short Info


Level

Critical

Single Scan

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 seconds

Time Interval

1 month 2 days

Scan only one

Domain, IPv4, Subdomain

Toolbox

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Time Capsule is a plugin designed for the WordPress platform that creates backups of all the website data for future reference. It is an essential tool for website owners who want to maintain the integrity and security of their content. The plugin is intended for backing up WordPress data, such as pages, media files, posts, and themes, and allows for data storage in several locations, including Dropbox, Amazon S3, and Google Drive.

CVE-2020-8771 is a critical vulnerability detected in the Time Capsule plugin before 1.21.16. The authentication bypass vulnerability is triggered when any request containing IWP_JSON_PREFIX is submitted. This flaw allows the attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the system as the first administrator account on the list. The vulnerability allows an attacker to circumvent user authentication and take control over the website quickly.

When attackers exploit this vulnerability, they can gain control over the website, including adding, modifying, or deleting content, accessing sensitive files, or even uploading malicious content to the website. The damage could be severe and cause irreparable harm to the website owner's reputation.

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