Auth Bypass Vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache
CVE-2024-44000

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Litespeed Cache
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 57%

Summary

The insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache developed by LiteSpeed Technologies can lead to authentication bypass, allowing unauthorized access to user accounts. This vulnerability impacts all versions before 6.5.0.1, highlighting the need for users to update their installations to mitigate potential risks. Without proper credential protection, attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access, posing a significant threat to user data and system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

LiteSpeed Cache < 6.5.0.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-44000
Created by geniuszlyy

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-c...
vdb-entry
https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-account-takeover...
third-party-advisory

EPSS Score

57% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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