CVE-2024-12857

AdForest <= 5.1.8 - Authentication Bypass

Description

The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as that user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user as long as they have configured OTP login by phone number.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.35%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: scriptsbundle AdForest
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4ff3b4f1-dd36-43d0-b472-55a940907437?source=cve third party advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/adforest-classified-wordpress-theme/19481695 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12857?
CVE-2024-12857 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12857?
To fix CVE-2024-12857, 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-2024-12857 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12857 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-2024-12857?
CVE-2024-12857 affects scriptsbundle AdForest.
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