CVE-2024-50487CWE-288

WordPress MaanStore API plugin <= 1.0.1 - Account Takeover vulnerability

Critical · published October 28, 2024

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

🚨 An alternate path could let anyone skip right past authentication in MaanStore API! This means unauthorized users could access sensitive data without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where an unguarded back door provides easy access to the kitchen — anyone could waltz in and grab whatever they want without even showing a reservation! This vulnerability poses an absolutely devastating threat; an attacker could exploit it to access private data, modify records, or even inject malicious code. Imagine your sensitive information being at the mercy of unauthorized individuals — that's the reality here!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where an unguarded back door provides easy access to the kitchen — anyone could waltz in and grab whatever they want without even showing a reservation! The vulnerability exists in MaanStore API versions up to and including 1.0.1, allowing attackers to bypass authentication checks through alternate channels. This can lead to unauthorized access and control over the system without proper credentials.

What to do

This vulnerability poses an absolutely devastating threat; an attacker could exploit it to access private data, modify records, or even inject malicious code. Imagine your sensitive information being at the mercy of unauthorized individuals — that's the reality here! Patch immediately to version 1.0.2 or later to address this critical flaw. Additionally, review your authentication processes to ensure they’re robust against alternate paths. Don't leave any back doors open! You've got this! Take action now, and you'll be one step closer to locking down your security! 🛡️

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
2024-10-28T11:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 OCT 11:17Z
    WordPress MaanStore API plugin <= 1.0.1 - Account Takeover vulnerability
    cvelistv5