CVE-2024-0369: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in pawaryogesh1989 Bulk Edit Post Titles
The Bulk Edit Post Titles plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the bulkUpdatePostTitles function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to modify the titles of arbitrary posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0369 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Bulk Edit Post Titles plugin for WordPress by pawaryogesh1989. The vulnerability exists because the bulkUpdatePostTitles function lacks a capability check, allowing authenticated users with subscriber privileges or higher to modify arbitrary post titles. This affects all versions up to and including 5.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but allows integrity modification of post titles.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can modify the titles of arbitrary posts, potentially misleading site visitors or disrupting content integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The integrity of post titles is compromised, which could affect site content trustworthiness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user permissions if possible or disable the Bulk Edit Post Titles plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for vendor updates regarding a patch or official fix.
CVE-2024-0369: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in pawaryogesh1989 Bulk Edit Post Titles
Description
The Bulk Edit Post Titles plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the bulkUpdatePostTitles function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to modify the titles of arbitrary posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0369 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Bulk Edit Post Titles plugin for WordPress by pawaryogesh1989. The vulnerability exists because the bulkUpdatePostTitles function lacks a capability check, allowing authenticated users with subscriber privileges or higher to modify arbitrary post titles. This affects all versions up to and including 5.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but allows integrity modification of post titles.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can modify the titles of arbitrary posts, potentially misleading site visitors or disrupting content integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The integrity of post titles is compromised, which could affect site content trustworthiness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user permissions if possible or disable the Bulk Edit Post Titles plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for vendor updates regarding a patch or official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-09T20:01:27.977Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6ddbb7ef31ef0b58fa35
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:07 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:34:10 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:49 PM
Views: 13
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