CVE-2024-9488
Gvectors Wpdiscuz authentication bypass
- Published25 Oct 2024
Description
The Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.24. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. 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 email and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token.
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-2024-9488 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-9488 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.81%.
How severe is CVE-2024-9488?
CVE-2024-9488 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-9488?
Affected products include Gvectors Wpdiscuz.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9488?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Gvectors Wpdiscuz 7.6.25 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.