CVE-2024-11015: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in tarecord Sign In With Google
The Sign In With Google plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This is due to the 'authenticate_user' user function not implementing sufficient null value checks when setting the access token and user information. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first user who has signed in using Google OAuth, which could be the site administrator.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-11015 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the tarecord Sign In With Google WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.8.0. The root cause is insufficient null value validation in the 'authenticate_user' function during OAuth token and user info processing. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate the first Google OAuth user who signed into the site, which could be an administrator, thereby gaining unauthorized access. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability). No patch or official remediation has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and log in as the first Google OAuth user on the site, potentially the administrator. This can lead to full site compromise including data theft, modification, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the Sign In With Google plugin or restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-11015: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in tarecord Sign In With Google
Description
The Sign In With Google plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This is due to the 'authenticate_user' user function not implementing sufficient null value checks when setting the access token and user information. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first user who has signed in using Google OAuth, which could be the site administrator.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-11015 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the tarecord Sign In With Google WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.8.0. The root cause is insufficient null value validation in the 'authenticate_user' function during OAuth token and user info processing. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate the first Google OAuth user who signed into the site, which could be an administrator, thereby gaining unauthorized access. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability). No patch or official remediation has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and log in as the first Google OAuth user on the site, potentially the administrator. This can lead to full site compromise including data theft, modification, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the Sign In With Google plugin or restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-08T03:24:32.104Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e04b7ef31ef0b593abb
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:48 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:54:25 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:13:53 PM
Views: 18
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