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The AdForest theme for WordPress up to version 5.1.8 is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user, provided they have configured OTP login by phone number. The issue arises from the plugin's failure to properly verify a user's identity before logging them in as that user.
Overview
CVE ID: CVE-2024-12857 CVSS Score: 9.8 (Critical) Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H CWE ID: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Credit: Chloe Chamberland Disclosure Date: January 21, 2025 Affected Vendor: scriptsbundle Affected Product: AdForest Affected Versions: Up to and including 5.1.8
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users of the AdForest theme for WordPress version 5.1.8 and below are advised to take the following actions:
- Update to a patched version of the AdForest theme that addresses the authentication bypass vulnerability.
- Implement additional security measures such as strong authentication mechanisms to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.
- Regularly monitor for any suspicious activities or unauthorized logins on the website.
References
- Wordfence Advisory: Wordfence Advisory
- AdForest Theme on ThemeForest: AdForest Theme on ThemeForest
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
