CVE-2024-11918: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in rswebstudios Image Alt Text
The Image Alt Text plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data| due to a missing capability check on the iat_add_alt_txt_action and iat_update_alt_txt_action AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the alt text on arbitrary images.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Image Alt Text plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the iat_add_alt_txt_action and iat_update_alt_txt_action AJAX endpoints. This flaw permits authenticated users with low-level privileges (subscriber or above) to update alt text on any image, bypassing intended capability checks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can modify the alt text of arbitrary images within the WordPress site. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting subscriber-level access or disabling the plugin if unauthorized alt text modification poses a risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-11918: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in rswebstudios Image Alt Text
Description
The Image Alt Text plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data| due to a missing capability check on the iat_add_alt_txt_action and iat_update_alt_txt_action AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the alt text on arbitrary images.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Image Alt Text plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the iat_add_alt_txt_action and iat_update_alt_txt_action AJAX endpoints. This flaw permits authenticated users with low-level privileges (subscriber or above) to update alt text on any image, bypassing intended capability checks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can modify the alt text of arbitrary images within the WordPress site. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting subscriber-level access or disabling the plugin if unauthorized alt text modification poses a risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-27T17:50:20.671Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e27b7ef31ef0b596dd8
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:17:59 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:44:47 PM
Views: 25
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