The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1047 affects the Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 2.10.28. The root cause is a missing authorization (CWE-862) in the register_reference() function, which fails to verify whether the user has the appropriate permissions before allowing modifications. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to update connected API keys used by the plugin. Since the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, it presents a significant risk for unauthorized changes to API keys. However, the impact is limited to integrity, as confidentiality and availability are not directly affected. The absence of known exploits in the wild suggests it is not yet actively leveraged by attackers, but the potential for misuse remains. The plugin is widely used in WordPress environments, which are common globally, increasing the attack surface. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity, considering the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The scope remains unchanged as the vulnerability affects only the plugin component. No official patches have been linked yet, so mitigation relies on monitoring updates and applying them promptly once available.

Organizations using the Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle plugin are at risk of unauthorized modification of API keys, which could allow attackers to manipulate plugin behavior or gain further access through compromised API integrations. This integrity breach could lead to unauthorized data manipulation or escalation of privileges if the API keys control sensitive functions or external services. Although the vulnerability does not directly expose confidential data or disrupt service availability, the indirect consequences could be significant depending on how the API keys are used. For example, attackers could inject malicious content, redirect traffic, or disable security features tied to these keys. The ease of exploitation without authentication increases the threat level for websites using this plugin, especially those with high traffic or critical business functions. The lack of known active exploitation reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future attacks. Overall, the vulnerability poses a moderate risk to the integrity of affected WordPress sites and their connected services.

Administrators should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle plugin and determine the version in use. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to the affected functionality via web application firewall (WAF) rules that block unauthorized requests targeting the register_reference() function. Monitor plugin updates from ThemeIsle closely and apply patches as soon as they become available. Additionally, rotate any API keys connected to the plugin to invalidate potentially compromised credentials. Implement strict access controls and logging around API key usage to detect anomalous activity. Employ security plugins that can detect unauthorized changes to plugin files or settings. Finally, educate site administrators about the risks of unauthorized API key modification and encourage regular security reviews of plugin configurations.