CVE-2024-9933

CRITICAL

WatchTowerHQ <= 3.10.1 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via Empty OTA Token

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2024-9933. PoCs published by Boshe99, Nxploited, RandomRobbieBF.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository contains functional exploit code for CVE-2024-9933, targeting a WordPress plugin (3DPrint Lite 1.9.1.4) with an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. The Python script demonstrates the ability to upload a malicious file to a vulnerable target.

Description

The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.10.1. This is due to the 'watchtower_ota_token' default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the 'Password_Less_Access::login' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in to the WatchTowerHQ client administrator user.

Exploits (3)

github WORKING POC
by Boshe99 · pythonpoc
https://github.com/Boshe99/CVE-Exploits/tree/main/CVE-2024-9933

The repository contains functional exploit code for CVE-2024-9933, targeting a WordPress plugin (3DPrint Lite 1.9.1.4) with an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. The Python script demonstrates the ability to upload a malicious file to a vulnerable target.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WordPress Plugin 3DPrint Lite 1.9.1.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: target URL · malicious file to upload
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by Nxploited · poc
https://github.com/Nxploited/CVE-2024-9933

This PoC exploits an authentication bypass vulnerability in the WatchtowerHQ WordPress plugin (version 3.10.1) by manipulating the `wht_login` and `access_token` parameters. It includes both a version checker and an exploit function to confirm vulnerability and trigger the bypass.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WatchtowerHQ WordPress plugin <= 3.10.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have the vulnerable plugin installed and accessible
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by RandomRobbieBF · poc
https://github.com/RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2024-9933

This PoC demonstrates an authentication bypass vulnerability in WatchTowerHQ WordPress plugin <= 3.10.1 due to a missing empty value check for the 'watchtower_ota_token'. Unauthenticated attackers can log in as administrator by accessing a specific URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WatchTowerHQ WordPress plugin <= 3.10.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target WordPress instance with WatchTowerHQ plugin installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0193
EPSS Percentile 77.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-288
Status published
Products (2)
watchtowerhq/WatchTowerHQ < 3.10.1
watchtowerhq/WatchTowerHQ < 3.9.6
Published Oct 26, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026