CVE-2023-51425CWE-269

WordPress Rencontre plugin <= 3.10.1 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability

Critical · published April 24, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky privilege mismanagement flaw in Jacques Malgrange's Rencontre dating site could let a user elevate their access without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a guest at a party who finds an unlocked door to the VIP section — suddenly, they can access the exclusive lounge without ever having the right invitation! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data or even administrative controls. Imagine an intruder snatching the DJ's booth, taking over the music and chaos ensuing! This is absolutely devastating and could lead to massive data breaches or service disruption.

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a party who finds an unlocked door to the VIP section — suddenly, they can access the exclusive lounge without ever having the right invitation! Improper privilege management in versions up to 3.10.1 of Rencontre allows users to escalate their privileges, enabling unauthorized actions that should be restricted to higher-level accounts.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data or even administrative controls. Imagine an intruder snatching the DJ's booth, taking over the music and chaos ensuing! This is absolutely devastating and could lead to massive data breaches or service disruption. Update Rencontre to version 3.10.2 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review privilege settings and regularly audit user roles to ensure proper access control. Don't wait — tighten up those gates! You've got this! With a swift update and some due diligence, you'll have your dating site back on track and secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00583 · 47.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2024-04-24T16:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 APR 16:05Z
    WordPress Rencontre plugin <= 3.10.1 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability
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