CVE-2024-13771: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in uxper Civi - Job Board & Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme
The Civi - Job Board & Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This is due to a lack of user validation before changing a password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, if the attacker knows the username of the victim.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Civi WordPress theme plugin suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to insufficient user validation before password changes. This allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords of arbitrary users by knowing their usernames, potentially leading to full administrative account takeover. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can change passwords for any user, including administrators, without authentication, leading to complete account compromise. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, site control, and potential further exploitation of the affected WordPress installation. The vulnerability severely impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
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 affected plugin and consider disabling it if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources to apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-13771: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in uxper Civi - Job Board & Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme
Description
The Civi - Job Board & Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This is due to a lack of user validation before changing a password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, if the attacker knows the username of the victim.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Civi WordPress theme plugin suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to insufficient user validation before password changes. This allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords of arbitrary users by knowing their usernames, potentially leading to full administrative account takeover. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can change passwords for any user, including administrators, without authentication, leading to complete account compromise. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, site control, and potential further exploitation of the affected WordPress installation. The vulnerability severely impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
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 affected plugin and consider disabling it if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources to apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-28T16:45:03.935Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e6db7ef31ef0b5a071f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:20:29 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:06:13 AM
Views: 37
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