CVE-2024-10527: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in clevelandwebdeveloper Spacer
The Spacer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the motech_spacer_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view limited setting information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10527 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Spacer WordPress plugin by clevelandwebdeveloper. The issue arises because the motech_spacer_callback() function does not perform proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to access certain plugin settings data. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.0.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.1, reflecting a network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Subscriber-level access or higher can view limited configuration or setting information from the Spacer plugin. This exposure does not affect data integrity or availability and is limited to confidentiality impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. 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 plugin updates that address this issue.
CVE-2024-10527: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in clevelandwebdeveloper Spacer
Description
The Spacer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the motech_spacer_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view limited setting information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10527 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Spacer WordPress plugin by clevelandwebdeveloper. The issue arises because the motech_spacer_callback() function does not perform proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to access certain plugin settings data. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.0.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.1, reflecting a network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Subscriber-level access or higher can view limited configuration or setting information from the Spacer plugin. This exposure does not affect data integrity or availability and is limited to confidentiality impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. 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 plugin updates that address this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-30T10:35:32.271Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df4b7ef31ef0b59155e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:01:19 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:52:13 PM
Views: 15
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