CVE-2024-10508

CVE-2024-10508 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-230.

Key facts

Description

The RegistrationMagic – User Registration Plugin with Custom Registration Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.2.6. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the password reset token prior to updating a user's password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, and gain access to these accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10508?
The RegistrationMagic – User Registration Plugin with Custom Registration Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.2.6. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the password reset token prior to updating a user's password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, and gain access to these accounts.
How severe is CVE-2024-10508?
CVE-2024-10508 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-2024-10508 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10508?
CVE-2024-10508 affects Metagauss Registrationmagic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10508?
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-2024-10508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-10508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33159.
When was CVE-2024-10508 published?
CVE-2024-10508 was published on 2024-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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