CVE-2024-12026: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in kofimokome Message Filter for Contact Form 7
The Message Filter for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the saveFilter() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create new filters. CVE-2024-54254 may be a duplicate of this CVE.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12026 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Message Filter for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.6.3. The issue arises because the saveFilter() function does not perform a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to create new filters unauthorized. This could lead to unauthorized modification of plugin data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and limited impact on integrity without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can create new filters in the plugin without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could affect the plugin's behavior or data integrity but does not impact 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, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates closely. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users to reduce risk.
CVE-2024-12026: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in kofimokome Message Filter for Contact Form 7
Description
The Message Filter for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the saveFilter() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create new filters. CVE-2024-54254 may be a duplicate of this CVE.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12026 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Message Filter for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.6.3. The issue arises because the saveFilter() function does not perform a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to create new filters unauthorized. This could lead to unauthorized modification of plugin data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and limited impact on integrity without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can create new filters in the plugin without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could affect the plugin's behavior or data integrity but does not impact 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, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates closely. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-02T14:52:14.926Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e2ab7ef31ef0b5970ce
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:34:10 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:43:18 PM
Views: 25
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