Authentication Bypass in Crypto Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-9988

Summary

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.

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