SB2024110451 - Improper Authentication in Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress 



SB2024110451 - Improper Authentication in Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress

Published: November 4, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024110451
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9488)

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 update from vendor's website.