CVE-2024-9933

WatchTowerHQ <= 3.9.6 - Authentication Bypass to Administrator due to Missing Empty Value Check

Description

The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.9.6. This is due to the 'watchtower_ota_token' default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the 'Password_Less_Access::login' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in to the WatchTowerHQ client administrator user.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/50349086-e7b0-4f73-8722-1367cc05180e?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/watchtowerhq/tags/3.9.6/src/Password_Less_Access.php#L56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9933?: CVE-2024-9933 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9933?: To fix CVE-2024-9933, 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-2024-9933 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-9933 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~45% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9933?: CVE-2024-9933 affects watchtowerhq WatchTowerHQ.

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Description

Category

CWE-288 – Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

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Frequently Asked Questions