CVE-2024-13688

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified

CVE-2024-13688 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.6.10 uses a hardcoded password in its Password Protection feature, allowing attacker to bypass the protection offered via a crafted request. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.6.10 uses a hardcoded password in its Password Protection feature, allowing attacker to bypass the protection offered via a crafted request

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WpaseAdmin And Site Enhancements< 7.6.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13688?
The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.6.10 uses a hardcoded password in its Password Protection feature, allowing attacker to bypass the protection offered via a crafted request
How severe is CVE-2024-13688?
CVE-2024-13688 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13688?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST