CVE-2024-2472: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in latepoint LatePoint Plugin
The LatePoint Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'start_or_use_session_for_customer' function in all versions up to and including 4.9.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view other customer's cabinets, including the ability to view PII such as email addresses and to change their LatePoint user password, which may or may not be associated with a WordPress account.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The LatePoint Plugin for WordPress suffers from an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) due to the absence of proper capability checks in the 'start_or_use_session_for_customer' function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to access other customers' cabinets, exposing sensitive data including PII and allowing password changes for LatePoint users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.9.9 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can view sensitive customer data such as email addresses and modify LatePoint user passwords. This compromises user privacy and account integrity, potentially affecting linked WordPress accounts. The vulnerability does not impact availability but poses a high risk to confidentiality and integrity of user data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict access to the LatePoint Plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted networks. Follow vendor updates closely for an official fix.
CVE-2024-2472: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in latepoint LatePoint Plugin
Description
The LatePoint Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'start_or_use_session_for_customer' function in all versions up to and including 4.9.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view other customer's cabinets, including the ability to view PII such as email addresses and to change their LatePoint user password, which may or may not be associated with a WordPress account.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The LatePoint Plugin for WordPress suffers from an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) due to the absence of proper capability checks in the 'start_or_use_session_for_customer' function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to access other customers' cabinets, exposing sensitive data including PII and allowing password changes for LatePoint users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.9.9 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can view sensitive customer data such as email addresses and modify LatePoint user passwords. This compromises user privacy and account integrity, potentially affecting linked WordPress accounts. The vulnerability does not impact availability but poses a high risk to confidentiality and integrity of user data.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict access to the LatePoint Plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted networks. Follow vendor updates closely for an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-14T20:16:46.611Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6db0b7ef31ef0b58ad72
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:24 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:02:28 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:44:31 AM
Views: 12
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