9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2024-44000
LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache Authentication Bypass
Description

Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a before 6.5.0.1.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 20, 2024, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 23, 2024, 2:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2024-44000 has a 6 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-44000 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Litespeedtech litespeed_cache
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-44000.

URL Resource
https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-account-takeover-vulnerability-patched-in-litespeed-cache-plugin?_s_id=cve Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-0-1-unauthenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Third Party Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

GenCookieSessionHijack 是一个用于利用不安全暴露的 WordPress 调试日志并提取会话 Cookie 的 PoC 工具。通过该工具,攻击者可以劫持活跃的管理员会话,从而未授权地访问 WordPress 管理控制台。

cve poc wordpress

Python

Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Oct. 31, 2024, 11:03 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

is a PoC tool designed to exploit insecurely exposed debug logs from WordPress sites and extract session cookies

Python

Updated: 2 months ago
3 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Oct. 10, 2024, 3:58 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

CVE-2024-44000-LiteSpeed-Cache

Python

Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
2 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Sept. 16, 2024, 2:13 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

LiteSpeed Unauthorized Account Takeover

Python

Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
0 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Sept. 6, 2024, 1:43 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

CVE-2024-44000 is a vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, a popular WordPress plugin. This vulnerability affects session management in LiteSpeed Cache, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Python

Updated: 1 month ago
9 stars 5 fork 5 watcher
Born at : Sept. 6, 2024, 3:38 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

📡 PoC auto collect from GitHub. ⚠️ Be careful Malware.

security cve exploit poc vulnerability

Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago
6566 stars 1140 fork 1140 watcher
Born at : Dec. 8, 2019, 1:03 p.m. This repo has been linked 958 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-44000 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • The Cyber Express
Cyble Warns of Escalating Cyber Risks in IoT and WordPress Plugins Amid Phishing Surge

In the latest edition of Cyble’s weekly sensor intelligence report, cybersecurity experts revealed a concerning surge in attacks targeting the LightSpeed Cache and GutenKit WordPress plugins. As the r ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 04, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • BleepingComputer
LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin bug lets hackers get admin access

The free version of the popular WordPress plugin LiteSpeed Cache has fixed a dangerous privilege elevation flaw on its latest release that could allow unauthenticated site visitors to gain admin right ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 31, 2024 (1 month, 3 weeks ago)
  • The Hacker News
LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Vulnerability Poses Significant Risk to WordPress Websites

Vulnerability / Website Security A high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could allow an unauthenticated threat actor to elevate their privileg ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 31, 2024 (1 month, 3 weeks ago)
  • The Hacker News
WordPress LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Security Flaw Exposes Sites to XSS Attacks

Website Security / Vulnerability A new high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could enable malicious actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript cod ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 04, 2024 (2 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Threat Actors Exploit HR-Related Phishing Tactics in Sophisticated Credential-Stealing Campaigns

Image: CofensePhishing attacks continue to evolve in complexity, and the latest report from the Cofense Phishing Defense Center highlights a troubling trend: cybercriminals are increasingly using HR-r ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 21, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
The Safe C++ Extensions Proposal: Strengthening Security in a Complex Ecosystem

In a decisive move to address long-standing memory safety concerns, the C++ community has unveiled the Safe C++ Extensions proposal, marking a crucial moment for the language. After two years of in-de ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 19, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical Flaws Found in VICIdial Contact Center Suite: CVE-2024-8503 and CVE-2024-8504, PoC Published

In a concerning development for call centers using VICIdial, a popular open-source contact center solution, two high-severity security vulnerabilities have been discovered that could lead to severe da ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 17, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Hadooken Malware: A New Threat to WebLogic Servers

The entire attack flow | Image: Aqua NautilusCybersecurity researchers at Aqua Nautilus have discovered a new Linux malware strain, dubbed “Hadooken,” that is specifically targeting Oracle WebLogic se ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 16, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-45411: Twig Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability Puts PHP Applications at Risk

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Twig, a widely used PHP template engine, potentially allowing attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute malicious code. The vulnerab ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 11, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-6596 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Code Injection Flaw Found in Endress+Hauser Products

CERT@VDE coordinated with Endress+Hauser, a well-known leader in industrial automation and instrumentation, has issued a security advisory for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-6596) affecting severa ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 11, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday: A Patchwork of Urgency with 4 Zero-Days Under Attack

This September’s edition of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including 6 critical and 71 important severity issues. Among these, four zero-day vulnerabilities were actively expl ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 11, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-45076 (CVSS 9.9): Critical Flaw in IBM webMethods Integration Demand Immediate Action

IBM has issued a critical security advisory for its webMethods Integration Server, revealing multiple vulnerabilities that could allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, escalate privi ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 07, 2024 (3 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • security.nl
Miljoenen WordPress-sites kwetsbaar door kritiek lek in LiteSpeed Cache

Miljoenen WordPress-sites lopen door een kritieke kwetsbaarheid in de plug-in LiteSpeed Cache het risico op aanvallen. Een update is beschikbaar, maar die is door de meeste websites nog niet geïnstall ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 06, 2024 (3 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • The Hacker News
Critical Security Flaw Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin for WordPress

WordPress / Webinar Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered yet another critical security flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could allow unauthenticated users to take con ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 06, 2024 (3 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • BleepingComputer
LiteSpeed Cache bug exposes 6 million WordPress sites to takeover attacks

Yet, another critical severity vulnerability has been discovered in LiteSpeed Cache, a caching plugin for speeding up user browsing in over 6 million WordPress sites. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-440 ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 05, 2024 (3 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-44000 (CVSS 9.8): Litespeed Cache flaw exposes millions of WordPress sites to takeover attacks

A significant security vulnerability has been uncovered in the popular LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress, which boasts over 5 million active installations. The vulnerability, discovered by Rafie Mu ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 05, 2024 (3 months, 2 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-44000 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 23, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-account-takeover-vulnerability-patched-in-litespeed-cache-plugin?_s_id=cve No Types Assigned https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-account-takeover-vulnerability-patched-in-litespeed-cache-plugin?_s_id=cve Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-0-1-unauthenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve No Types Assigned https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-0-1-unauthenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:litespeedtech:litespeed_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.5.0.1
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 20, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a before 6.5.0.1.
    Added Reference Patchstack https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-0-1-unauthenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Patchstack https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-account-takeover-vulnerability-patched-in-litespeed-cache-plugin?_s_id=cve [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Patchstack CWE-522
    Added CVSS V3.1 Patchstack AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-44000 is associated with the following CWEs:

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability