CVE-2024-12006: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in boldgrid W3 Total Cache
The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate the plugin as well as activate and deactivate plugin extensions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12006 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress (boldgrid) affecting all versions up to and including 2.8.1. The flaw arises because several functions lack capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to activate or deactivate the plugin and its extensions. This unauthorized modification can disrupt plugin functionality but does not disclose data or cause denial of service. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization).
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can change the activation state of the W3 Total Cache plugin and its extensions, potentially disrupting caching functionality or plugin behavior. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. The integrity of plugin configuration is compromised, which could affect website performance or stability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to plugin management interfaces and monitoring for unauthorized changes. Avoid exposing administrative endpoints to unauthenticated users.
CVE-2024-12006: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in boldgrid W3 Total Cache
Description
The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate the plugin as well as activate and deactivate plugin extensions.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12006 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress (boldgrid) affecting all versions up to and including 2.8.1. The flaw arises because several functions lack capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to activate or deactivate the plugin and its extensions. This unauthorized modification can disrupt plugin functionality but does not disclose data or cause denial of service. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization).
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can change the activation state of the W3 Total Cache plugin and its extensions, potentially disrupting caching functionality or plugin behavior. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. The integrity of plugin configuration is compromised, which could affect website performance or stability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to plugin management interfaces and monitoring for unauthorized changes. Avoid exposing administrative endpoints to unauthenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-01T10:13:08.652Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e2ab7ef31ef0b5970b0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:33:25 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:47:30 PM
Views: 16
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