How severe is CVE-2024-10284?

CVE-2024-10284 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-2024-10284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10284?

CVE-2024-10284 affects Ce21 Ce21 Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10284?

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-2024-10284 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10284 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33012.

When was CVE-2024-10284 published?

CVE-2024-10284 was published on 2024-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10284

CVE-2024-10284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ce21 Ce21 Suite 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33012
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Ce21 Ce21 Suite
Published: 2024-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' 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-2024-10284?: The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' 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-2024-10284?: CVE-2024-10284 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-2024-10284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10284?: CVE-2024-10284 affects Ce21 Ce21 Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10284?: 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-2024-10284 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10284 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33012.
When was CVE-2024-10284 published?: CVE-2024-10284 was published on 2024-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ce21:ce21_suite:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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