CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2024-10-20

CVE-2024-49604

najeebmedia simple_user_registration Security Advisory (CVE-2024-49604)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-49604 impacting najeebmedia simple_user_registration. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in N-Media Simple User Registration wp-registration allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Simple User Registration: from n/a through <= 6.7.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product najeebmedia / simple_user_registration
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-288

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-49604 impacting najeebmedia simple_user_registration.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-49604.yaml
id: cve-2024-49604

info:
  name: najeebmedia simple_user_registration - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-49604 affecting najeebmedia simple_user_registration.
    Evaluation: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in N-Media Simple User Registration wp-registration allows Authentication Bypas...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-49604
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2024-49604
    cwe-id: CWE-288
  tags: cve,cve-2024-49604,najeebmedia,simple_user_registration,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "simple_user_registration"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-49604.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-49604
# Target: najeebmedia simple_user_registration | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-49604 (najeebmedia simple_user_registration)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against najeebmedia simple_user_registration scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-49604.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-49604
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install simple_user_registration 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade simple_user_registration 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update simple_user_registration

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i simple_user_registration 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i simple_user_registration

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-49604 in najeebmedia simple_user_registration?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update najeebmedia simple_user_registration packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-49604?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-49604?

CVE-2024-49604 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-49604
Weakness CWE-288
Vendor najeebmedia
Product simple_user_registration
Published 2024-10-20
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H