CVE-2024-9930

Extensions by HocWP Team <= 0.2.3.2 - Authentication Bypass

Description

The Extensions by HocWP Team plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.2.3.2. This is due to missing validation on the user being supplied in the 'verify_email' action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator. The vulnerability is in the Account extension.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Affected: skylarkcob Extensions by HocWP Team
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca3775db-0722-4090-924e-81e38d5dce97?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sb-core/trunk/ext/account.php?rev=2715527#L374

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9930?
CVE-2024-9930 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9930?
To fix CVE-2024-9930, 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-2024-9930 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9930 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-2024-9930?
CVE-2024-9930 affects skylarkcob Extensions by HocWP Team.
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