CVE-2024-49247
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (CWE-288)
Summary
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in sooskriszta, webforza BuddyPress Better Registration allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects BuddyPress Better Registration from an unknown version through version 1.6.
Impact
This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms in BuddyPress Better Registration. The impact is severe, with potential for unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information. Given the CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical), it poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. An attacker can potentially gain full control over user accounts without proper authentication, leading to unauthorized actions, data theft, or system compromise.
Exploitation
There is no evidence that a public proof-of-concept exists. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.
Patch
A patch is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. However, given that the vulnerability affects BuddyPress Better Registration through version 1.6, it's likely that versions after 1.6 may have addressed this issue. Users should check for updates beyond version 1.6 or contact the vendor for a security patch.
Mitigation
1. Update BuddyPress Better Registration to a version newer than 1.6 if available. 2. If an update is not available, consider disabling the BuddyPress Better Registration plugin until a patch is released. 3. Implement additional authentication layers or multi-factor authentication if possible. 4. Monitor user activities and authentication logs for any suspicious behavior. 5. Restrict network access to the authentication mechanisms where feasible. 6. Contact the vendor (sooskriszta, webforza) for guidance on securing the plugin or for information about upcoming security updates.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-49247
A CVSS base score of 9.8 has been assigned.
Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-49247. See article
Feedly estimated the CVSS score as HIGH
EPSS Score was set to: 0.04% (Percentile: 9.7%)