CVE-2024-12857

Name: CVE-2024-12857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-22T07:15:16.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12857 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as that user. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as that user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user as long as they have configured OTP login by phone number.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scriptsbundle	Adforest	< 5.1.9

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12857?

How severe is CVE-2024-12857?

CVE-2024-12857 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12857?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-12857?

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Source: NVD / NIST