CVE-2024-9933
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.9.6. This is due to the 'watchtower_ota_token' default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the 'Password_Less_Access::login' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in to the WatchTowerHQ client administrator user.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-10-26
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-9933?
The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.9.6. This is due to the 'watchtower_ota_token' default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the 'Password_Less_Access::login' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in to the WatchTowerHQ client administrator user.
Is CVE-2024-9933 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-9933 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-9933?
CVE-2024-9933 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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