CVE-2024-10532: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wproyal Bard Extra
The Bard Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the bardxtra_import_xml() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to import demo data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10532 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Bard Extra WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.7. The issue arises from the bardxtra_import_xml() function lacking a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to perform unauthorized data import operations. This could lead to unauthorized modification of site data by importing demo content. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and does not require user interaction.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to import demo data into the WordPress site without proper authorization. This could result in unauthorized modification of site content or configuration. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported, and no known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting subscriber-level user capabilities or disabling the Bard Extra plugin if feasible to prevent unauthorized data import.
CVE-2024-10532: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wproyal Bard Extra
Description
The Bard Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the bardxtra_import_xml() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to import demo data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10532 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Bard Extra WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.7. The issue arises from the bardxtra_import_xml() function lacking a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to perform unauthorized data import operations. This could lead to unauthorized modification of site data by importing demo content. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and does not require user interaction.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to import demo data into the WordPress site without proper authorization. This could result in unauthorized modification of site content or configuration. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported, and no known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting subscriber-level user capabilities or disabling the Bard Extra plugin if feasible to prevent unauthorized data import.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-30T11:10:50.106Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df4b7ef31ef0b591577
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:01:31 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:07:16 AM
Views: 18
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