#VU99669 Improper Authentication in Comments - wpDiscuz - CVE-2024-9488

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#VU99669 Improper Authentication in Comments - wpDiscuz - CVE-2024-9488

Published: November 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99669
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9488
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Comments - wpDiscuz
Software vendor:
gVectors Team (A. Chakhoyan, G. Zakaryan, H. Martirosyan)

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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