CVE-2024-6397: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in instawp InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.44. This is due to insufficient verification of the API key. 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 username, and to perform a variety of other administrative tasks. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in 0.1.0.44, but was still exploitable via Cross-Site Request Forgery.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-6397 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient verification of the API key, enabling unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user on the site if they know the username. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 0.1.0.44. Although version 0.1.0.44 partially addresses the issue, it remains exploitable through CSRF attacks. No official patch or fix link is provided in the available data, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This grants full administrative privileges, enabling attackers to perform any administrative tasks, potentially leading to complete site compromise. The vulnerability impacts 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. Since no official patch or fix link is provided and the vulnerability remains exploitable via CSRF even after the partial fix in version 0.1.0.44, users should monitor the vendor's communications closely. Until a confirmed fix is available, consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to trusted users only to reduce exposure.
CVE-2024-6397: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in instawp InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration
Description
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.44. This is due to insufficient verification of the API key. 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 username, and to perform a variety of other administrative tasks. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in 0.1.0.44, but was still exploitable via Cross-Site Request Forgery.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-6397 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient verification of the API key, enabling unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user on the site if they know the username. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 0.1.0.44. Although version 0.1.0.44 partially addresses the issue, it remains exploitable through CSRF attacks. No official patch or fix link is provided in the available data, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This grants full administrative privileges, enabling attackers to perform any administrative tasks, potentially leading to complete site compromise. The vulnerability impacts 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. Since no official patch or fix link is provided and the vulnerability remains exploitable via CSRF even after the partial fix in version 0.1.0.44, users should monitor the vendor's communications closely. Until a confirmed fix is available, consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to trusted users only to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-27T19:57:23.466Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c02b7ef31ef0b55eeba
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:14 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:55:36 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:04:58 AM
Views: 12
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