CVE-2024-10002: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in stevemullen Rover IDX
The Rover IDX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.0.0.2905. This is due to insufficient validation and capability check on the 'rover_idx_refresh_social_callback' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in to administrator. The vulnerability is partially patched in version 3.0.0.2905 and fully patched in version 3.0.0.2906.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10002 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Rover IDX WordPress plugin caused by inadequate validation and capability checks in the 'rover_idx_refresh_social_callback' function. This allows users with low-level authenticated access (subscriber or above) to escalate privileges to administrator. The issue affects all versions up to 3.0.0.2905. Partial remediation was introduced in 3.0.0.2905, with a complete fix implemented in 3.0.0.2906. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with subscriber-level permissions or higher to bypass authentication controls and gain administrator privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of site content, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade the Rover IDX plugin to version 3.0.0.2906 or later, where the vulnerability is fully patched. Version 3.0.0.2905 includes a partial fix but does not completely resolve the issue. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the versioning information in the description.
CVE-2024-10002: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in stevemullen Rover IDX
Description
The Rover IDX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.0.0.2905. This is due to insufficient validation and capability check on the 'rover_idx_refresh_social_callback' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in to administrator. The vulnerability is partially patched in version 3.0.0.2905 and fully patched in version 3.0.0.2906.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10002 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Rover IDX WordPress plugin caused by inadequate validation and capability checks in the 'rover_idx_refresh_social_callback' function. This allows users with low-level authenticated access (subscriber or above) to escalate privileges to administrator. The issue affects all versions up to 3.0.0.2905. Partial remediation was introduced in 3.0.0.2905, with a complete fix implemented in 3.0.0.2906. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with subscriber-level permissions or higher to bypass authentication controls and gain administrator privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of site content, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade the Rover IDX plugin to version 3.0.0.2906 or later, where the vulnerability is fully patched. Version 3.0.0.2905 includes a partial fix but does not completely resolve the issue. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the versioning information in the description.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-15T16:24:31.433Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6deab7ef31ef0b5909d8
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:51:32 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:20:24 PM
Views: 21
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