CVE-2023-2499
CVE-2023-2499 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Registrationmagic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-288.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-288
- Affected product: Metagauss Registrationmagic
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.2.1.0. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a Google social login through the plugin. 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2499?
- The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.2.1.0. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a Google social login through the plugin. 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2499?
- CVE-2023-2499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-2499 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-2499?
- CVE-2023-2499 affects Metagauss Registrationmagic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-2499?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-2499 published?
- CVE-2023-2499 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/tags/5.2.0.4/services/class_rm_user_services.php#L791
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2912481%40custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager&new=2912481%40custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/87ec5542-b6e7-4b18-a3ec-c258e749d32e?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:registrationmagic:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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