CVE-2024-2472: latepoint (CVSS 9.1)

Description

The LatePoint Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'start_or_use_session_for_customer' function in all versions up to and including 4.9.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view other customer's cabinets, including the ability to view PII such as email addresses and to change their LatePoint user password, which may or may not be associated with a WordPress account.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
latepoint	latepoint	< 4.9.91

References

Other References

https://aramhairchitects.nl/ https://websec.nl/blog/critical-idor-vulnerability-in-latepoint-plugin-exposes-sensitive-data-666b78446e63d6dcdb0f73bf https://wpdocs.latepoint.com/changelog/ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6215fa9f-06bc-4dc8-b1f5-a3bb75749f1d?source=cve https://aramhairchitects.nl/ https://wpdocs.latepoint.com/changelog/ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6215fa9f-06bc-4dc8-b1f5-a3bb75749f1d?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2472? +

The LatePoint Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'start_or_use_session_for_customer' function in all versions up to and including 4.9.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view other customer's cabinets, including the ability to view PII such as email addresses and to change their LatePoint user password, which may or may not be associated with a WordPress account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-2472? +

CVE-2024-2472 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2472? +

CVE-2024-2472 affects products from latepoint, specifically: latepoint. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2472? +

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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