CVE-2024-9931

Wux Blog Editor <= 3.0.0 - Authentication Bypass to Administrator

Description

The Wux Blog Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This is due to missing validation on the token being supplied during the autologin through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in to the first administrator user.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.36%
Affected: jurredeklijn Wux Blog Editor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/494ef738-c900-4d00-8739-3b261586d4ff?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wux-blog-editor/tags/3.0.0/External_Post_Editor.php#L675

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9931?
CVE-2024-9931 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9931?
To fix CVE-2024-9931, 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-2024-9931 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9931 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-2024-9931?
CVE-2024-9931 affects jurredeklijn Wux Blog Editor.
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