CVE-2024-49247CWE-288

WordPress BuddyPress Better Registration plugin <= 1.6 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Critical · published October 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An alternate path straight to the vault! This authentication bypass in BuddyPress Better Registration means attackers can slip right past security checks, making it a critical issue. 🔥 Think of it like a VIP entrance at a concert where a sneaky guest finds a backdoor to skip the line. Instead of showing their ticket, they waltz right into the main event without anyone noticing! This vulnerability could let attackers gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially allowing them to impersonate legitimate users, steal sensitive information, or wreak havoc on the system. An unchecked door like this can lead to absolute chaos within your community!

Put simply

Think of it like a VIP entrance at a concert where a sneaky guest finds a backdoor to skip the line. Instead of showing their ticket, they waltz right into the main event without anyone noticing! The vulnerability in BuddyPress Better Registration allows authentication bypass through an alternate path or channel, meaning the system does not properly verify user authentication for certain requests.

What to do

This vulnerability could let attackers gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially allowing them to impersonate legitimate users, steal sensitive information, or wreak havoc on the system. An unchecked door like this can lead to absolute chaos within your community! Immediate patching is crucial! Update BuddyPress Better Registration to version 1.7 or later to close this security gap. Additionally, review your access controls to ensure all pathways are securely monitored. You've got this! Secure your system and maintain your superhero status in the fight against vulnerabilities! 🛡️

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
0.00535 · 44.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2024-10-16T12:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 12:31Z
    WordPress BuddyPress Better Registration plugin <= 1.6 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
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