CVE-2024-9822

CVE-2024-9822 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pedalo Pedalo Connector 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-288.

Key facts

Description

The Pedalo Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.5. This is due to insufficient restriction on the 'login_admin_user' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log to the first user, who is usually the administrator, or if it does not exist, then to the first administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9822?
The Pedalo Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.5. This is due to insufficient restriction on the 'login_admin_user' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log to the first user, who is usually the administrator, or if it does not exist, then to the first administrator.
How severe is CVE-2024-9822?
CVE-2024-9822 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-2024-9822 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9822?
CVE-2024-9822 affects Pedalo Pedalo Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9822?
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-2024-9822 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-9822 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50144.
When was CVE-2024-9822 published?
CVE-2024-9822 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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