CVE-2024-44000CWE-522

WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin < 6.5.0.1 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover via Cookie Leak vulnerability

Critical · published October 20, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
82%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass lurks in LiteSpeed Cache that could hand over the keys to your server! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a faulty keycard system, where a guest doesn't need to check in to unlock any room — just swipe and enter! This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially control the entire LiteSpeed Cache environment. They could steal sensitive data, change settings, or even bring down your web service, leading to absolute chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a faulty keycard system, where a guest doesn't need to check in to unlock any room — just swipe and enter! The insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache lets attackers bypass authentication by exploiting weak session management. This flaw affects versions from n/a through < 6.5.0.1, making it critical for anyone still using these versions.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially control the entire LiteSpeed Cache environment. They could steal sensitive data, change settings, or even bring down your web service, leading to absolute chaos! Immediately patch your LiteSpeed Cache to version 6.5.0.1 or higher. Review your server configurations and ensure that proper authentication mechanisms are in place. Regularly audit your security settings to prevent similar issues in the future. You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your environment and maintain your hero status! 🛡️

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
0.82335 · 99.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-522 · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Published
2024-10-20T11:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 OCT 11:26Z
    WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin < 6.5.0.1 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover via Cookie Leak vulnerability
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