CVE-2024-9488: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in advancedcoding Comments – wpDiscuz
The Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.24. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. 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 and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9488 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 7.6.24. The issue stems from insufficient verification of the user identity returned by social login tokens, enabling attackers to impersonate any existing user if they have the user's email and the user does not have an existing account linked to the social login service. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access without user interaction, leading to full compromise of user accounts including administrators. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and log in as any existing user on the affected WordPress site, including administrators. This can lead to full site compromise, data theft, content manipulation, and denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with critical severity as indicated by the CVSS score of 9.8. No known active exploits have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the Comments – wpDiscuz plugin or restricting social login features to trusted users only. Monitor official channels from advancedcoding for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-9488: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in advancedcoding Comments – wpDiscuz
Description
The Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.24. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. 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 and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9488 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the Comments – wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 7.6.24. The issue stems from insufficient verification of the user identity returned by social login tokens, enabling attackers to impersonate any existing user if they have the user's email and the user does not have an existing account linked to the social login service. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access without user interaction, leading to full compromise of user accounts including administrators. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and log in as any existing user on the affected WordPress site, including administrators. This can lead to full site compromise, data theft, content manipulation, and denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with critical severity as indicated by the CVSS score of 9.8. No known active exploits have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the Comments – wpDiscuz plugin or restricting social login features to trusted users only. Monitor official channels from advancedcoding for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-03T17:43:55.130Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b4fb7ef31ef0b551484
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:15 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:42:52 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:17:26 AM
Views: 27
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