CVE-2023-2499: RegistrationMagic <= 5.2.1.0 - Authentication Bypass

Published May 16, 2023
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Updated

The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.2.1.0. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a Google social login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Metagauss Registrationmagic Wordpress<=5.2.1.0

Event History

May 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2499?

CVE-2023-2499 is a vulnerability in the RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress that allows authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.2.1.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-2499?

CVE-2023-2499 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-2499?

The affected software for CVE-2023-2499 is the RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 5.2.1.0.

4

How does CVE-2023-2499 affect the RegistrationMagic plugin?

CVE-2023-2499 allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication during a Google social login through the RegistrationMagic plugin.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-2499?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-2499 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/tags/5.2.0.4/services/class_rm_user_services.php#L791), [Reference 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2912481%40custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager&new=2912481%40custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=), [Reference 3](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/87ec5542-b6e7-4b18-a3ec-c258e749d32e?source=cve)

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