CVE-2024-1109: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eteubert Podlove Podcast Publisher
The Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the init_download() and init() functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.11. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export the plugin's tracking data and podcast information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1109 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.0.11. The issue arises because the init_download() and init() functions do not perform capability checks, allowing unauthenticated users to access and export sensitive plugin tracking data and podcast information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory has been provided.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and export sensitive tracking data and podcast information from the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin. This results in confidentiality loss of data managed by the plugin. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk profile.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting access to the plugin's endpoints or disabling the plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized data export. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the vendor.
CVE-2024-1109: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in eteubert Podlove Podcast Publisher
Description
The Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the init_download() and init() functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.11. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export the plugin's tracking data and podcast information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1109 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.0.11. The issue arises because the init_download() and init() functions do not perform capability checks, allowing unauthenticated users to access and export sensitive plugin tracking data and podcast information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory has been provided.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and export sensitive tracking data and podcast information from the Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin. This results in confidentiality loss of data managed by the plugin. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk profile.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting access to the plugin's endpoints or disabling the plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized data export. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-31T12:50:01.629Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d20b7ef31ef0b56e2da
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:54:59 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:33:04 PM
Views: 12
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