CVE-2024-10284: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in ce21com CE21 Suite
The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to a hardcoded encryption key used in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This flaw enables attackers without any privileges to authenticate as any user on the site by leveraging knowledge of the user's email address. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor or in the advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of content, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the CE21 Suite plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2024-10284: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in ce21com CE21 Suite
Description
The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to a hardcoded encryption key used in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This flaw enables attackers without any privileges to authenticate as any user on the site by leveraging knowledge of the user's email address. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor or in the advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of content, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the CE21 Suite plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-23T07:23:16.240Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df1b7ef31ef0b59119a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:56:03 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:37:54 PM
Views: 22
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