CVE-2024-11197

Lock User Account <= 1.0.5 - User Lock Bypass

Description

The Lock User Account plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to user lock bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to permitting application password logins when user accounts are locked. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with existing application passwords, to interact with the vulnerable site via an API such as XML-RPC or REST despite their account being locked.

Category

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: babatechs Lock User Account
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/63374c5c-0b0a-4091-9aee-2e6c1d17a1b2?source=cve
https://wordpress.org/plugins/lock-user-account/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11197?
CVE-2024-11197 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11197?
To fix CVE-2024-11197, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-11197 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11197 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11197?
CVE-2024-11197 affects babatechs Lock User Account.
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