CVE-2024-8911
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
25.2%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change via SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note that changing a WordPress user's password is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. Without this setting enabled, only the passwords of plugin customers, which are stored and managed in a separate database table, can be modified.
Technical Details
- Published
- 10/8/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-8911?
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change via SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note that changing a WordPress user's password is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. Without this setting enabled, only the passwords of plugin customers, which are stored and managed in a separate database table, can be modified.
Is CVE-2024-8911 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-8911 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 25.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-8911?
CVE-2024-8911 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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