CVE-2024-9687: The WP 2FA with Telegram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions up to, and in
CVE-2024-9687 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wp 2fa with telegram. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP 2FA with Telegram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.0. This is due to insufficient validation of the user-controlled key on the 'validate_tg' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2024-10-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-9687?
wp 2fa with telegram: upgrade to 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9687 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9687 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-2024-9687 affect?
CVE-2024-9687 affects wp 2fa with telegram. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP 2FA with Telegram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.0. This is due to insufficient validation of the user-controlled key on the 'validate_tg' action. This makes it possibl
How urgent is CVE-2024-9687?
Priority 41/100. High severity
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · Telegram vulnerabilities
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