CVE-2024-8290
CVE-2024-8290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wclovers Frontend Manager For Woocommerce Along With Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible 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-639.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49071
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Affected product: Wclovers Frontend Manager For Woocommerce Along With Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible
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Description
The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.12 via the WCFM_Customers_Manage_Controller::processing function due to missing validation on the ID user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber/customer-level access and above, to change the email address of administrator user accounts which allows them to reset the password and access the administrator account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8290?
- The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.12 via the WCFM_Customers_Manage_Controller::processing function due to missing validation on the ID user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber/customer-level access and above, to change the email address of administrator user accounts which allows them to reset the password and access the administrator account.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8290?
- CVE-2024-8290 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-2024-8290 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8290?
- CVE-2024-8290 affects Wclovers Frontend Manager For Woocommerce Along With Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8290?
- 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-2024-8290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49071.
- When was CVE-2024-8290 published?
- CVE-2024-8290 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wc-frontend-manager/tags/6.7.12/controllers/customers/wcfm-controller-customers-manage.php#L97
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3156433/wc-frontend-manager/trunk/controllers/customers/wcfm-controller-customers-manage.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/79172fe3-c0cf-48c4-8bc5-862c628c1a09?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wclovers:frontend_manager_for_woocommerce_along_with_bookings_subscription_listings_compatible:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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