CVE-2024-9947: ProfilePress - Pro <= 4.11.1 - Authentication Bypass via WordPress.com OAuth provider

Published Oct 23, 2024
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Updated

The ProfilePress Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.11.1. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. 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 and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token.

Affected Software

1 affected component
properfraction Profilepress Wordpress<4.11.2

Event History

Oct 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9947?

CVE-2024-9947 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the authentication bypass it allows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9947?

To fix CVE-2024-9947, update the ProfilePress Pro plugin to version 4.11.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9947?

CVE-2024-9947 affects all versions of the ProfilePress Pro plugin for WordPress up to and including 4.11.1.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-9947?

CVE-2024-9947 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to log in.

5

Can CVE-2024-9947 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-9947 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

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