CVE-2024-8943: The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8943?

latepoint: upgrade to 5.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8943 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8943 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-8943 affect?

CVE-2024-8943 affects latepoint. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.0.12. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the booking customer step. This makes it possibl

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8943?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-8943 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting latepoint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.0.12. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the booking customer step. 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 user id. Note that logging in as a WordPress user is only possible if the "Use Wo

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288, CWE-306
Published	2024-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: latepoint

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-08 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 5.0.13

Fixed in: 5.0.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy latepoint || rpm -q latepoint || latepoint --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade latepoint

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade latepoint

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: LatePoint <= 5.0.12 - Authentication Bypass

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-8943?

latepoint: upgrade to 5.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8943 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8943 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-8943 affect?

CVE-2024-8943 affects latepoint. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 5.0.12. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the booking customer step. This makes it possibl

How urgent is CVE-2024-8943?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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