Vulnerability Description
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change via SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note that changing a WordPress user's password is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. Without this setting enabled, only the passwords of plugin customers, which are stored and managed in a separate database table, can be modified.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Latepoint | Latepoint | < 5.0.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpdocs.latepoint.com/changelog/Release Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5c9a23a3-5eb5-4f5b-bf3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8911?
CVE-2024-8911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change via SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied...
How severe is CVE-2024-8911?
CVE-2024-8911 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8911?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Latepoint Latepoint.