CVE-2024-9930: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in skylarkcob Extensions by HocWP Team
The Extensions by HocWP Team plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.2.3.2. This is due to missing validation on the user being supplied in the 'verify_email' action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator. The vulnerability is in the Account extension.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9930 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the Extensions by HocWP Team WordPress plugin, specifically in the Account extension. The issue arises from missing validation on the user parameter in the 'verify_email' action, enabling unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any existing user on the site. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including 0.2.3.2 and has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This can lead to full site compromise, data theft, unauthorized changes, and potential site disruption. The vulnerability impacts the 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. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's functionality where possible and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin in production environments.
CVE-2024-9930: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in skylarkcob Extensions by HocWP Team
Description
The Extensions by HocWP Team plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.2.3.2. This is due to missing validation on the user being supplied in the 'verify_email' action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator. The vulnerability is in the Account extension.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9930 is an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in the Extensions by HocWP Team WordPress plugin, specifically in the Account extension. The issue arises from missing validation on the user parameter in the 'verify_email' action, enabling unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any existing user on the site. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including 0.2.3.2 and has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls and log in as any user, including administrators. This can lead to full site compromise, data theft, unauthorized changes, and potential site disruption. The vulnerability impacts the 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. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's functionality where possible and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin in production environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-14T11:53:16.784Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b65b7ef31ef0b554f40
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:50:23 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:52:24 AM
Views: 21
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