CVE-2024-11355: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in codelizarplugs Ultimate YouTube Video & Shorts Player With Vimeo
The Ultimate YouTube Video & Shorts Player With Vimeo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_setting() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view settings for playlists.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Ultimate YouTube Video & Shorts Player With Vimeo WordPress plugin suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in its get_setting() function across all versions up to 3.3. This flaw permits authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to access playlist settings without proper permission checks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can view playlist settings that should be restricted. This unauthorized access could lead to information disclosure of configuration details but does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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 to minimize exposure. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2024-11355: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in codelizarplugs Ultimate YouTube Video & Shorts Player With Vimeo
Description
The Ultimate YouTube Video & Shorts Player With Vimeo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_setting() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view settings for playlists.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Ultimate YouTube Video & Shorts Player With Vimeo WordPress plugin suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in its get_setting() function across all versions up to 3.3. This flaw permits authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to access playlist settings without proper permission checks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can view playlist settings that should be restricted. This unauthorized access could lead to information disclosure of configuration details but does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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 to minimize exposure. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-18T18:09:55.316Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e0fb7ef31ef0b5946f1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:59 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:16:36 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:33:18 PM
Views: 19
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