CVE-2024-12824CWE-620

Nokri – Job Board WordPress Theme <= 1.6.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Password Change

Critical · published March 1, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky oversight in the Nokri Job Board WordPress theme could let attackers reset any user's password without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a bank without a proper verification system for account changes — anyone can walk in and change the PIN while the teller is distracted! That's exactly what’s happening here with the missing token check. An attacker could easily seize control of any user's account, including administrators, leading to an absolute nightmare of unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Imagine a thief getting the keys to your entire digital office — they could change passwords, lock you out, and wreak total havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a bank without a proper verification system for account changes — anyone can walk in and change the PIN while the teller is distracted! That's exactly what’s happening here with the missing token check. This vulnerability arises from the Nokri plugin failing to validate whether a token is empty during updates, allowing unauthenticated users to change passwords with zero authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could easily seize control of any user's account, including administrators, leading to an absolute nightmare of unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Imagine a thief getting the keys to your entire digital office — they could change passwords, lock you out, and wreak total havoc! Immediate action is critical: update the Nokri theme to version 1.6.3 or later. Additionally, consider implementing stronger authentication measures and reviewing user access levels to ensure tight security. You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to secure your site! 🛡️

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
0.02389 · 83.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-620 · Unverified Password Change
Published
2025-03-01T06:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 MAR 06:39Z
    Nokri – Job Board WordPress Theme <= 1.6.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Password Change
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