Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in User Toolkit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-9890

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 11%

What is CVE-2024-9890?

The User Toolkit plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an authentication bypass due to an improper capability check in its 'switchUser' function. This flaw allows authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or higher, to gain unauthorized access by logging in as any existing user on the site, including users with administrative privileges. Website owners utilizing affected versions need to apply security patches promptly to mitigate risks.

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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-2024-9890
Created by RandomRobbieBF

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-toolkit/t...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3175190/user...

EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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