CVE-2024-5204: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in wpmessiah Swiss Toolkit For WP
The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This is due to the plugin storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in versions up to and including 1.0.7. The root cause is the plugin's practice of storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix, which enables authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to impersonate any existing user on the site, such as administrators. This flaw allows privilege escalation and unauthorized access to high-privilege accounts.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This results in complete compromise of the WordPress site, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS score of 8.8 (high severity). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-5204: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in wpmessiah Swiss Toolkit For WP
Description
The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This is due to the plugin storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
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Technical Analysis
The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in versions up to and including 1.0.7. The root cause is the plugin's practice of storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix, which enables authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to impersonate any existing user on the site, such as administrators. This flaw allows privilege escalation and unauthorized access to high-privilege accounts.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This results in complete compromise of the WordPress site, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS score of 8.8 (high severity). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-22T15:35:54.927Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6be0b7ef31ef0b55babf
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:54:10 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:25:08 PM
Views: 11
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