CVE-2024-9593: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Scott Paterson Time Clock Pro
The Time Clock plugin and Time Clock Pro plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 (for Time Clock) and 1.1.4 (for Time Clock Pro) via the 'etimeclockwp_load_function_callback' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The invoked function's parameters cannot be specified.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Scott Paterson Time Clock and Time Clock Pro WordPress plugins contain a CWE-94 improper control of code generation vulnerability that enables remote code execution. This occurs through the 'etimeclockwp_load_function_callback' function in affected versions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.2.2 for Time Clock and 1.1.4 for Time Clock Pro. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.3, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugins. This can lead to compromise of the server, including data disclosure, modification, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects both confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, consider disabling or removing the affected plugins if possible. Monitor official Scott Paterson or WordPress plugin repositories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-9593: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Scott Paterson Time Clock Pro
Description
The Time Clock plugin and Time Clock Pro plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 (for Time Clock) and 1.1.4 (for Time Clock Pro) via the 'etimeclockwp_load_function_callback' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The invoked function's parameters cannot be specified.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Scott Paterson Time Clock and Time Clock Pro WordPress plugins contain a CWE-94 improper control of code generation vulnerability that enables remote code execution. This occurs through the 'etimeclockwp_load_function_callback' function in affected versions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.2.2 for Time Clock and 1.1.4 for Time Clock Pro. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.3, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugins. This can lead to compromise of the server, including data disclosure, modification, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects both confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, consider disabling or removing the affected plugins if possible. Monitor official Scott Paterson or WordPress plugin repositories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-07T16:39:29.691Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b54b7ef31ef0b552382
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:38:06 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:24:03 PM
Views: 15
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