How severe is CVE-2024-9522?

CVE-2024-9522 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-2024-9522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9522?

CVE-2024-9522 affects Lagunaisw Wp Users Masquerade. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9522?

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-2024-9522 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9522 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49985.

When was CVE-2024-9522 published?

CVE-2024-9522 was published on 2024-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9522

CVE-2024-9522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lagunaisw Wp Users Masquerade 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49985
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Lagunaisw Wp Users Masquerade
Published: 2024-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Users Masquerade plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to incorrect authentication and capability checking in the 'ajax_masq_login' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9522?: The WP Users Masquerade plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to incorrect authentication and capability checking in the 'ajax_masq_login' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2024-9522?: CVE-2024-9522 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-2024-9522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9522?: CVE-2024-9522 affects Lagunaisw Wp Users Masquerade. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9522?: 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-2024-9522 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9522 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49985.
When was CVE-2024-9522 published?: CVE-2024-9522 was published on 2024-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lagunaisw:wp_users_masquerade:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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