CVE-2024-13182

CRITICAL
Published Feb 13, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-288

Description

The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.5. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'wp_dp_parse_request' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-288 CWE-288

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13182? +
The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.5. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'wp_dp_parse_request' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-13182? +
CVE-2024-13182 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-13182? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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