CVE-2021-24998

Simple JWT Login < 3.3.0 - Insecure Password Creation

Published Dec 27, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Simple JWT Login WordPress plugin before 3.3.0 can be used to create new WordPress user accounts with a randomly generated password. The password is generated using the str_shuffle PHP function that "does not generate cryptographically secure values, and should not be used for cryptographic purposes" according to PHP's documentation.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11910 The Simple JWT Login WordPress plugin before 3.3.0 can be used to create new WordPress user accounts with a randomly generated password. The password is generated using the str_shuffle PHP function that "does not generate cryptographically secure values, and should not be used for cryptographic purposes" according to PHP's documentation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 7:49 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 27, 2021, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:41 AM