PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9989: The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.18
CVE-2024-9989 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting crypto tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.18. This is due to a limited arbitrary method call to 'crypto_connect_ajax_process::log_in' function in the 'crypto_connect_ajax_process' 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 username.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- 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 | 7.1% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-288 |
| Published | 2024-10-29 |
| 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
Exact fixes by distribution
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: Crypto <= 2.15 - Authentication Bypass
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-2024-9989?
crypto tool: upgrade to newer than 2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9989 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9989 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-2024-9989 affect?
CVE-2024-9989 affects crypto tool. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.18. This is due to a limited arbitrary method call to 'crypto_connect_ajax_process::log_in' function in the 'crypto_connect_ajax_proc
How urgent is CVE-2024-9989?
Priority 66/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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- CVE-2024-9990 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including,
- CVE-2024-9988 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.19