SB2024110541 - Improper Authentication in WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress



SB2024110541 - Improper Authentication in WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress

Published: November 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024110541
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9933)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the "watchtower_ota_token" default value is empty and the not empty check is missing in the "Password_Less_Access::login" function. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.