Vulnerability Description
The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.15. This is due to missing nonce validation in the 'crypto_connect_ajax_process::check' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Odude | Crypto Tool | <= 2.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/crypto/tags/2.10/includes/class-cryptProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/crypto/tags/2.10/includes/class-cryptProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3180126/crypto#file33
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cea39157-94aa-4982-983Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-9990?
CVE-2024-9990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.15. This is due to missing nonce validation in the 'crypto_connect_ajax_process::check' ...
How severe is CVE-2024-9990?
CVE-2024-9990 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-2024-9990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Odude Crypto Tool.