CVE-2024-10245
CVE-2024-10245 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32994
- Weakness: CWE-288
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- Last modified:
Description
The Relais 2FA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to incorrect authentication and capability checking in the 'rl_do_ajax' function. 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-2024-10245?
- The Relais 2FA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to incorrect authentication and capability checking in the 'rl_do_ajax' function. 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-2024-10245?
- CVE-2024-10245 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-2024-10245 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-10245?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-10245 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-10245 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32994.
- When was CVE-2024-10245 published?
- CVE-2024-10245 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/relais-2fa/trunk/relais.php?rev=2439540#L39
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4d476336-e997-4379-a8f6-963ae22b2417?source=cve
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