CVE-2024-24621CWE-697

Softaculous Webuzo Authentication Bypass

Critical · published July 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple password reset is all it takes for an attacker to waltz in and seize full control of your server! 🔥 Think of it as a hotel where anyone can walk up to the front desk and request a room key for the 'root' penthouse, no ID required. Just a quick chat, and voilà—access granted! If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote, anonymous attackers to gain full server access as the root user. They could steal sensitive data, install malicious software, or even take the server hostage—an absolute nightmare for any admin!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel where anyone can walk up to the front desk and request a room key for the 'root' penthouse, no ID required. Just a quick chat, and voilà—access granted! This authentication bypass vulnerability in Softaculous Webuzo can be exploited through the password reset functionality, enabling unauthorized access without valid credentials.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote, anonymous attackers to gain full server access as the root user. They could steal sensitive data, install malicious software, or even take the server hostage—an absolute nightmare for any admin! To safeguard your system, immediately patch to the latest version of Webuzo. Additionally, enforce strong password policies and review your server's access controls to minimize exposure. You've got this! By taking these steps now, you'll lock down your server and keep the villains at bay! 🛡️

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
0.01157 · 66.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-697 · Incorrect Comparison
Published
2024-07-25T21:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUL 21:44Z
    Softaculous Webuzo Authentication Bypass
    cvelistv5