CSRF Vulnerability in EKC Tournament Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-9711

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Ekc Tournament Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-9711?

The EKC Tournament Manager Plugin for WordPress lacks a critical CSRF check when updating its settings. This oversight enables attackers to exploit the vulnerability by manipulating a logged-in admin's session, potentially altering important settings without the administrator's consent. It is essential for website administrators using this plugin to promptly update to version 2.2.2 or later to mitigate the risk of such unauthorized changes.

Affected Version(s)

EKC Tournament Manager 0 < 2.2.2

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-2024-9711 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/daee95c5-006e-4a83-b92a-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Vuln Seeker Cybersecurity Team
WPScan
.