CVE-2024-9289

Name: CVE-2024-9289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-01T09:15:09.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9289 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress & WooCommerce Affiliate Program plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 8.4.1. This is due to the rtwwwap_login_request_callback() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress & WooCommerce Affiliate Program plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 8.4.1. This is due to the rtwwwap_login_request_callback() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, granted they have access to the administrator's email.

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

0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redefiningtheweb	Affiliate Pro	< 8.5.0

References

https://codecanyon.net/item/wordpress-woocommerce-affiliate-program/23580333Product, Release Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ed19835f-2718-41d8-95af-47c8b9589529?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9289?

How severe is CVE-2024-9289?

CVE-2024-9289 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9289?

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