Vulnerability Description
The User Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to an improper capability check in the 'switchUser' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator. CVE-2024-50503 may be a duplicate.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-toolkit/tags/1.2.3/src/UserSwitc
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3175190/user-toolkit#file5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/805f18e2-9a5a-48cf-81f
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-9890?
CVE-2024-9890 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The User Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to an improper capability check in the 'switchUser' function. This mak...
How severe is CVE-2024-9890?
CVE-2024-9890 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-9890?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.