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CVE-2024-6397

Instawp Connect authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.70%
  1. Published11 Jul 2024

Description

The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.44. This is due to insufficient verification of the API key. 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 username, and to perform a variety of other administrative tasks. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in 0.1.0.44, but was still exploitable via Cross-Site Request Forgery.

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

Instawp Connect< 0.1.0.45

Remediation

Fixed in
Instawp Connect≥ 0.1.0.45

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-6397 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-6397 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.70%.

How severe is CVE-2024-6397?

CVE-2024-6397 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6397?

Affected products include Instawp Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6397?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Instawp Connect 0.1.0.45 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.