CVE-2024-5204
CVE-2024-5204 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46445
- Weakness: CWE-288
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- Last modified:
Description
The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This is due to the plugin storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5204?
- The Swiss Toolkit For WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This is due to the plugin storing custom data in post metadata without an underscore prefix. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5204?
- CVE-2024-5204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-5204 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5204?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-5204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46445.
- When was CVE-2024-5204 published?
- CVE-2024-5204 was published on 2024-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/swiss-toolkit-for-wp/trunk/includes/plugins/class-boomdevs-swiss-toolkit-generate-login-url.php?rev=3077000#L50
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3091913/swiss-toolkit-for-wp
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a8526106-847a-420f-9275-f759a8dd4dfb?source=cve
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