CVE-2024-12857

Scriptsbundle Adforest authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.75%

Published22 Jan 2025

Description

The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as that user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user as long as they have configured OTP login by phone number.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Scriptsbundle Adforest< 5.1.9

Remediation

Fixed in

Scriptsbundle Adforest≥ 5.1.9

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-12857 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-12857 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.75%.

How severe is CVE-2024-12857?

CVE-2024-12857 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-12857?

Affected products include Scriptsbundle Adforest.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12857?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Scriptsbundle Adforest 5.1.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.