CVE-2024-10215: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Iqonic Design WPBookit
The WPBookit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4. This is due to the plugin providing user-controlled access to objects, letting a user bypass authorization and access system resources. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10215 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WPBookit plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.6.4) caused by improper handling of user-controlled keys that grant access to sensitive objects. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily change user passwords, including those of administrators, by bypassing authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-639 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting its critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to change any user’s password, including administrator accounts, leading to full account takeover. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its data. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WPBookit plugin functionality and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using the affected versions and consider disabling the plugin if possible.
CVE-2024-10215: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Iqonic Design WPBookit
Description
The WPBookit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4. This is due to the plugin providing user-controlled access to objects, letting a user bypass authorization and access system resources. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10215 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the WPBookit plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.6.4) caused by improper handling of user-controlled keys that grant access to sensitive objects. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily change user passwords, including those of administrators, by bypassing authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-639 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting its critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to change any user’s password, including administrator accounts, leading to full account takeover. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its data. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WPBookit plugin functionality and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using the affected versions and consider disabling the plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-21T15:57:05.564Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6deeb7ef31ef0b590f98
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:59:53 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:34:18 AM
Views: 14
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