CVE-2024-9289CWE-288

WordPress & WooCommerce Affiliate Program <= 8.4.1 - Authentication Bypass to Account Takeover and Privilege Escalation

Critical · published October 1, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker could log in as any user, including admin, just by knowing an email address. What a wild ride! 🔥 Think of it like a party where everyone’s identity is checked at the door — but the bouncer is taking a coffee break. Anyone can stroll in with an email invitation that’s been shared, and chaos can ensue! This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, allowing attackers to manipulate settings, steal sensitive data, or even lock out genuine users. The implications are absolutely devastating — imagine rogue actors taking over your entire site!

Put simply

Think of it like a party where everyone’s identity is checked at the door — but the bouncer is taking a coffee break. Anyone can stroll in with an email invitation that’s been shared, and chaos can ensue! The vulnerability arises from the rtwwwap_login_request_callback() function failing to properly validate user authentication, meaning anyone with access to an administrator's email can gain full administrative access without proper credentials.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, allowing attackers to manipulate settings, steal sensitive data, or even lock out genuine users. The implications are absolutely devastating — imagine rogue actors taking over your entire site! Update the WordPress & WooCommerce Affiliate Program plugin to version 8.4.2 or later immediately. Review user access controls and consider implementing two-factor authentication for an added layer of protection. Don’t wait to secure your site! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your site locked down in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00580 · 46.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2024-10-01T08:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 OCT 08:30Z
    WordPress & WooCommerce Affiliate Program <= 8.4.1 - Authentication Bypass to Account Takeover and Privilege Escalation
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