CVE-2024-12827

DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme <= 3.3.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary User Password Reset

Description

The DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.6. This is due to the plugin not properly checking for an empty token value prior to resetting a user's password through the dwt_listing_reset_password() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: scriptsbundle DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12827?
CVE-2024-12827 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12827?
To fix CVE-2024-12827, 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-2024-12827 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12827 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-2024-12827?
CVE-2024-12827 affects scriptsbundle DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme.
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