CVE-2024-9289

CVE-2024-9289 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redefiningtheweb Affiliate Pro 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

Description

The WordPress & WooCommerce Affiliate Program plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 8.4.1. This is due to the rtwwwap_login_request_callback() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, granted they have access to the administrator's email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9289?
The WordPress & WooCommerce Affiliate Program plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 8.4.1. This is due to the rtwwwap_login_request_callback() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, granted they have access to the administrator's email.
How severe is CVE-2024-9289?
CVE-2024-9289 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-2024-9289 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9289?
CVE-2024-9289 affects Redefiningtheweb Affiliate Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9289?
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-2024-9289 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-9289 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49835.
When was CVE-2024-9289 published?
CVE-2024-9289 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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