CVE-2024-9822

Name: CVE-2024-9822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-11T03:15:10.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9822 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Pedalo Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.5. This is due to insufficient restriction on the 'login_admin_user' function. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Pedalo Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.5. This is due to insufficient restriction on the 'login_admin_user' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log to the first user, who is usually the administrator, or if it does not exist, then to the first administrator.

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

0.91%

55.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-288

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pedalo	Pedalo Connector	<= 2.0.5

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9822?

How severe is CVE-2024-9822?

CVE-2024-9822 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9822?

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