SB2024110537 - Improper Authentication in Extensions by HocWP Team plugin for WordPress



SB2024110537 - Improper Authentication in Extensions by HocWP Team plugin for WordPress

Published: November 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024110537
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9930)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to missing validation on the user being supplied in the "verify_email" action. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.