CVE-2024-8943

LatePoint <= 5.0.12 - Authentication Bypass

Description

The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.0.12. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the booking customer step. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the user id. Note that logging in as a WordPress user is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. The vulnerability is partially patched in version 5.0.12 and fully patched in version 5.0.13.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.44%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: latepoint LatePoint Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bac8c35b-2afa-4347-b86e-2f16db19a4d3?source=cve third party advisory
https://wpdocs.latepoint.com/changelog/ release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8943?
CVE-2024-8943 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8943?
To fix CVE-2024-8943, 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-2024-8943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8943 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-2024-8943?
CVE-2024-8943 affects latepoint LatePoint Plugin.
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