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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WP Cerber Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Protection bypass in versions up to, and including 9.4 due to the plugin improperly checking for a visitor's IP address. This makes it possible for an attacker whose IP address has been blocked to bypass this control by setting the X-Forwarded-For: HTTP header to an IP Address that hasn't been blocked.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Cerber Security versions up to 9.4 contain an integrity vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 9.4 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
Modify data on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can alter site data remotely without logging in, potentially affecting site content or configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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