CVE-2024-10437: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpclever WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce
The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Smar Message activation/deactivation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_enable function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate or deactivate smart messages.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in its ajax_enable function. This flaw permits authenticated attackers with low-level privileges (Subscriber or above) to change the activation state of smart messages, potentially impacting the integrity of message display settings. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can activate or deactivate smart messages without authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the behavior of WooCommerce smart messages, potentially affecting user experience or marketing communications. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to smart message settings.
CVE-2024-10437: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpclever WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce
Description
The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Smar Message activation/deactivation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_enable function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate or deactivate smart messages.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in its ajax_enable function. This flaw permits authenticated attackers with low-level privileges (Subscriber or above) to change the activation state of smart messages, potentially impacting the integrity of message display settings. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can activate or deactivate smart messages without authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the behavior of WooCommerce smart messages, potentially affecting user experience or marketing communications. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to smart message settings.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-27T09:29:31.119Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df4b7ef31ef0b5914c0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:58:01 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:42:21 PM
Views: 20
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