CVE-2024-0839: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in radgeek FeedWordPress
The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2022.0222 due to missing validation on the user controlled 'guid' key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view draft posts that may contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0839 is an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the FeedWordPress plugin caused by insufficient validation of the 'guid' parameter. This flaw permits unauthorized users to bypass authorization controls and view draft posts that should not be publicly accessible. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2022.0222. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view draft posts in WordPress sites using the FeedWordPress plugin. These draft posts may contain sensitive or confidential information not intended for public viewing. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should consider restricting access to the FeedWordPress plugin or disabling it if draft post confidentiality is critical. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-0839: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in radgeek FeedWordPress
Description
The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2022.0222 due to missing validation on the user controlled 'guid' key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view draft posts that may contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0839 is an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the FeedWordPress plugin caused by insufficient validation of the 'guid' parameter. This flaw permits unauthorized users to bypass authorization controls and view draft posts that should not be publicly accessible. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2022.0222. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view draft posts in WordPress sites using the FeedWordPress plugin. These draft posts may contain sensitive or confidential information not intended for public viewing. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should consider restricting access to the FeedWordPress plugin or disabling it if draft post confidentiality is critical. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-23T20:52:44.850Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6de6b7ef31ef0b5905d1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:56:16 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:19:13 PM
Views: 13
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