CVE-2024-4393: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in thenbrent Social Connect
The Social Connect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.2. This is due to insufficient verification on the OpenID server being supplied during the social login through the plugin. 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
CVE-2024-4393 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the thenbrent Social Connect WordPress plugin (up to version 1.2). The issue arises from insufficient verification of the OpenID server supplied during social login, enabling attackers who know a user's email to authenticate as that user without valid credentials. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its potential for full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This compromises site confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially leading to full site takeover or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable the Social Connect plugin or restrict its use to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-4393: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in thenbrent Social Connect
Description
The Social Connect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.2. This is due to insufficient verification on the OpenID server being supplied during the social login through the plugin. 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
CVE-2024-4393 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the thenbrent Social Connect WordPress plugin (up to version 1.2). The issue arises from insufficient verification of the OpenID server supplied during social login, enabling attackers who know a user's email to authenticate as that user without valid credentials. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its potential for full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This compromises site confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially leading to full site takeover or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable the Social Connect plugin or restrict its use to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-01T16:02:35.514Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b8ab7ef31ef0b556768
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:14 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:05:05 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:25:48 AM
Views: 10
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