CVE-2024-10284 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2024-10284

CE21 Suite <= 2.2.0 - Authentication Bypass

Vulnerability Description

The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • István Márton

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

CE21 Suite
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: November 9th, 2024
Last Modified: April 8th, 2026
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-288

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1550 Use Alternate Authentication Material
Defense Evasion
T1021 Remote Services
Lateral Movement
T1098 Account Manipulation
Privilege Escalation