CVE-2024-5204

Swiss Toolkit For WP <= 1.0.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Authentication Bypass

Description

The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This is due to the plugin storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.53%

Affected: boomdevs Swiss Toolkit For WP

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a8526106-847a-420f-9275-f759a8dd4dfb?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/swiss-toolkit-for-wp/trunk/includes/plugins/class-boomdevs-swiss-toolkit-generate-login-url.php?rev=3077000#L50
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3091913/swiss-toolkit-for-wp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5204?: CVE-2024-5204 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5204?: To fix CVE-2024-5204, 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-2024-5204 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5204 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5204?: CVE-2024-5204 affects boomdevs Swiss Toolkit For WP.

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