scriptsbundle Exertio Framework Plugin up to 1.3.1 on WordPress fl_forgot_pass_new unverified password change

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A vulnerability was found in scriptsbundle Exertio Framework Plugin up to 1.3.1 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function fl_forgot_pass_new. This manipulation causes unverified password change. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-13373. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in scriptsbundle Exertio Framework Plugin up to 1.3.1 on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fl_forgot_pass_new. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unverified password change vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-620. When setting a new password for a user, the product does not require knowledge of the original password, or using another form of authentication. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Exertio Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the fl_forgot_pass_new() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.

The weakness was released by Friderika Baranyai. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-13373 since 01/13/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1552 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• scriptsbundle

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• Exertio Framework Plugin

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• 1.3.0
• 1.3.1

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