CVE-2024-10508
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CVE-2024-10508 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords of any user, including admins, due to improper validation of the password reset token.
This account takeover vulnerability affects all RegistrationMagic versions up to 6.0.2.6. With a SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 36, this vulnerability, while not immediately critical, still presents a significant risk. Successful exploitation grants attackers full control over affected WordPress sites. Given that the CVE has been tagged as "In The Wild," immediate investigation and patching are highly recommended to mitigate potential damage and unauthorized access. The associated risk is unauthorized access and complete compromise of the WordPress site, allowing for malicious activities such as data theft, website defacement, or malware distribution.
Description
CVE-2024-10508 affects the RegistrationMagic – User Registration Plugin with Custom Registration Forms plugin for WordPress, exposing a critical privilege escalation vulnerability via account takeover. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of any user, including administrators, by exploiting a weakness in the password reset token validation process. This vulnerability has been observed in the wild, highlighting the urgent need for immediate action.
Key Insights
- Severity: While the CVSS score is 9.8, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 36 suggests a moderate severity. This discrepancy highlights the importance of a multi-faceted assessment that considers factors beyond purely technical aspects.
- Account Takeover: The vulnerability allows attackers to take over any user account, including administrators. This grants attackers full access to the WordPress site and its data, potentially leading to data theft, website defacement, or launching further attacks.
- Unauthenticated Exploitation: The attack does not require any prior authentication, making it easier for attackers to exploit the vulnerability. This increases the risk of successful attacks, as attackers can target any WordPress site running the vulnerable RegistrationMagic plugin.
- Active Exploitation: The CVE is labeled "In The Wild," indicating active exploitation by hackers. This signifies immediate action is required to mitigate the threat.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update the Plugin: Immediately upgrade to the latest version of the RegistrationMagic plugin (6.0.2.7 or later), which includes a fix for the vulnerability.
- Implement Strong Passwords: Encourage users to use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication for all accounts.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits to detect and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring the plugin is kept up-to-date.
- Monitor Security Logs: Closely monitor security logs for any suspicious activities related to user account changes or attempts to reset passwords.
Additional Information
If users have additional queries regarding this incident, they can use the 'Ask to Analyst' feature, contact SOCRadar directly, or open a support ticket for more information if necessary.
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