CVE-2024-8277
CVE-2024-8277: Authentication bypass vulnerability in WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin for WordPress. This allows unauthenticated attackers to potentially log in as administrators. The plugin, versions up to 1.3.13.2, fails to properly validate user transients and verify user identity in the login() function. Attackers can exploit this to gain unauthorized access. Despite a relatively low SVRS of 30, the "Exploit Available" tag and presence "In The Wild" indicates heightened risk. Although CVSS score is 0, the active exploits and potential for admin access necessitate vigilance. Immediate patching is recommended to mitigate the threat of unauthorized account takeover.
Description
CVE-2024-8277 is a critical vulnerability in the WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.3.13.2. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and log in as any user with a valid user_id transient. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and an SVRS of 46, indicating a high level of urgency and severity.
Key Insights
- Authentication Bypass: The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to WordPress websites.
- Exploitation in the Wild: Active exploits have been published, indicating that the vulnerability is being actively exploited by hackers.
- High Impact: The vulnerability can lead to complete website takeover, data theft, and other malicious activities.
- CISA Warning: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of the vulnerability, calling for immediate and necessary measures.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update the Plugin: Update the WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin to version 1.3.14 or later to patch the vulnerability.
- Disable the Plugin: If updating is not immediately possible, disable the plugin to prevent exploitation.
- Implement Strong Authentication: Use two-factor authentication or other strong authentication measures to make it more difficult for attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor website logs and security alerts for any suspicious activity that may indicate exploitation.
Additional Information
- Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
- Exploit Status: Active exploits have been published.
- CISA Warnings: CISA has issued a warning about the vulnerability.
- In the Wild: The vulnerability is actively exploited by hackers.
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