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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: Authentication Bypass in WordPress Temporary Login Plugin. <br>π₯ **Consequences**: Attackers can log in as ANY valid temporary user without a token. Full account takeover possible. π
Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)
π **CWE-288**: Authentication Bypass. <br>π **Flaw**: `maybe_login_temporary_user()` fails to validate `temp-login-token` as a scalar. `empty()` check is bypassed via array input.β¦
π’ **Vendor**: Elementor. <br>π¦ **Product**: Temporary Login. <br>π **Affected**: Version **1.0.0** and earlier. β οΈ
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π€ **Privileges**: Arbitrary User Impersonation. <br>π **Data**: Full access to the targeted user's account. No valid token required. π΅οΈββοΈ
π **Public Exp?**: No specific PoC code provided in data. <br>π **Wild Exploitation**: Likely feasible given the simple logic flaw (array injection). High risk of automated attacks. π€
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Check**: Scan for `temp-login-token` parameter. <br>π§ͺ **Test**: Send `temp-login-token[]=1` (array) instead of string. <br>π **Result**: If login succeeds without token, vulnerable. π‘οΈ
Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)
π οΈ **Fix**: Update plugin to version **>1.0.0**. <br>π **Patch**: Ensure `temp-login-token` is strictly validated as a scalar string before processing. π
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π§ **Workaround**: Disable the Temporary Login plugin if not needed. <br>π« **Block**: Restrict access to `/wp-admin` or plugin endpoints via WAF. π§±