CVE-2024-9933
CRITICAL
9.8
CVSS 3.1
Description
The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.10.1. This is due to the 'watchtower_ota_token' default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the 'Password_Less_Access::login' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in to the WatchTowerHQ client administrator user.
Affected WordPress components
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WatchTowerHQ Plugin · watchtowerhqUp to and including 3.10.1; Up to and including 3.9.6View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- watchtowerhq WatchTowerHQ — Up to and including 3.10.1
- watchtowerhq watchtower — Up to and including 3.9.6
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/watchtowerhq/tags/3.9.6/src/Password_Less_Access.php#L56
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3177064/watchtowerhq#file2
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/50349086-e7b0-4f73-8722-1367cc05180e?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record