Authentication Bypass in Crypto Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-9988

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Crypto Tool
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-9988?

The Crypto plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms due to inadequate validation in the 'crypto_connect_ajax_process::register' function. This flaw enables threats to potentially log in as any registered user by simply knowing their username, raising significant security concerns especially for administrator accounts. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 2.15, making it critical for users to update their installations as soon as possible to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/crypto/tags/2....

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

  • Vulnerability published

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