CVE-2024-8943
Latepoint authentication bypass
- Published8 Oct 2024
Description
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.0.12. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the booking customer step. 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 user id. Note that logging in as a WordPress user is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. The vulnerability is partially patched in version 5.0.12 and fully patched in version 5.0.13.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-8943 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-8943 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.08%.
How severe is CVE-2024-8943?
CVE-2024-8943 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-8943?
Affected products include Latepoint.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8943?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Latepoint 5.0.13 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.