CVE-2024-43982
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Login As Users plugin <= 1.4.3 - Broken Access Control to Account Takeover vulnerability
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Geek Code Lab Login As Users allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Login As Users: from n/a through 1.4.3.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-862 - Reserved
- 2024-08-18
- Published
- 2024-11-01 15:17 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/43xxx/CVE-2024-43982.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-43982 — Login As Users <= 1.4.3 - Missing Authorization to Privielge Escalation via Account Takeover
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-40631 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Nov 1, 2024, 2:17:11 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:15 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.8500
- Vendors
- Geek Code Lab
- Products
-
Login As Users (n/a ≤1.4.3)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-95fx-xfpp-98x5
ENISA description: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Geek Code Lab Login As Users allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Login As Users: from n/a through 1.4.3.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geek Code Lab | Login As Users |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-43982 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-40631 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-43982 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88d9f0b1-040d-4f95-95dd-021ceb0cdb39?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
levels.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-43982
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:22 UTC |
Remediations (22)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-07-31 04:02 UTC -
web:app.opencve.io
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2026-07-31 04:02 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-07-31 04:02 UTC -
web:cvevault.com
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2026-07-31 04:02 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Discover Microsoft's Security Update Guide for detailed information on security vulnerabilities, updates, and guidance to protect your systems effectively.
2026-07-31 04:02 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Login As UsersWordfence
Update to version 1.4.4, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:22 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
As stated above, Emergency Directive (ED) 22-02: Mitigate Apache Log4j Vulnerability requires agencies to patch vulnerable internet-facing assets immediately. Conduct a security review to determine if there is a security concern or compromise.
2026-05-22 10:14 UTC -
web:www.cisco.com
This document describes a list of software versions that have incorporated fixes for Cisco IOS® XE Software Web UI Cisco bug ID CSCwh87343.
2026-05-22 10:14 UTC -
web:www.picussecurity.com
4-Step Immediate Mitigation for Log4j Exploits It seems that we will be talking about Log4j for weeks, maybe months to come. Even though a patch for the first Log4j vulnerability ( CVE -2021-44228) was released on December 10th, another Log4j vulnerability ( CVE -2021-45046) was found on December 14th, 2021.
2026-05-22 10:14 UTC -
web:www.prajwaldesai.com
Discover effective methods to repair SCCM client agent, including PowerShell scripts, command line, Right-Click Tools, and Advanced Insights for seamless troubleshooting.
2026-05-22 10:14 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 10:14 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 10:14 UTC -
web:www.grammarly.com
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2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:builtin.com
Log4j Vulnerability Explained: What It Is and How to Fix It The Log4j vulnerability is a software vulnerability in Log4j — an open-source library commonly used in Java-based systems and applications. Here's how the vulnerability works, the response to and impact of the vulnerability and tips to mitigate it.
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:sqlserverupdates.com
What are the most recent updates for SQL Server? Here are the most recent service packs and cumulative updates for SQL Server, and here's how to patch your server: Version Latest Update Build Number Support Ends Other Updates SSMS 22 Download Most Recent SSMS 17 w/Debugger SQL Server 2025 Download RTM then CU5 17.0.4045.5 2036/01/06...
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Remove Legacy Software: Use Case: Disable or remove older versions of software that no longer receive updates or security patches (e.g., legacy Java, Adobe Flash). Implementation: A company removes Flash Player from all employee systems after it has reached its end-of-life date.
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
How to obtain or download the latest cumulative update package for Linux To update SQL Server 2022 on Linux to the latest CU, you must first have the Cumulative Update repository configured. Then, update your SQL Server packages by using the appropriate platform-specific update command. For installation instructions and direct links to the CU package downloads, see the SQL Server 2022 Release ...
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
This document lists all the released Store applications and schema changes for Vulnerability Response and Configuration Compliance. Vulnerability Response and Configuration Compliance Compatibility Matrix
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 03:36 UTC
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