CVE-2024-24621: webuzo (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user.

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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-697 CWE-697

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
softaculous	webuzo	< 4.2.9

References

Other References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/07/25/softaculous-webuzo-authentication-bypass/ https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/07/25/softaculous-webuzo-authentication-bypass/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24621? +

Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-24621? +

CVE-2024-24621 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24621? +

CVE-2024-24621 affects products from softaculous, specifically: webuzo. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-24621? +

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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