CVE-2024-12099 is an authorization bypass vulnerability classified under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting the Dollie Hub – Build Your Own WordPress Cloud Platform plugin. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to 6.2.0 and is triggered via the 'elementor-template' shortcode. This shortcode does not sufficiently restrict which posts can be included, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to retrieve content from posts that are password protected, private, or in draft status. Normally, such posts should be inaccessible to Contributors or lower roles, but due to improper authorization checks, these users can bypass intended access controls and extract sensitive or unpublished content. The vulnerability requires authentication but no additional user interaction, and it can be exploited remotely over the network. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) reflects that the attack can be performed remotely with low complexity, requires privileges, and impacts confidentiality only, without affecting integrity or availability. No patches or official fixes were listed at the time of publication, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The flaw poses a risk primarily to organizations that use Dollie Hub for WordPress cloud platform management, especially those with multiple contributors and sensitive unpublished content.

The primary impact of CVE-2024-12099 is unauthorized information disclosure. Contributors or higher privileged users can access content that should be restricted, including password-protected, private, or draft posts. This can lead to leakage of sensitive or confidential information before it is ready for publication, potentially causing reputational damage, violation of privacy policies, or exposure of intellectual property. Since the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability, it is less likely to cause system disruption or data manipulation. However, the exposure of unpublished or restricted content can undermine trust in content management workflows and may aid attackers in reconnaissance or social engineering attacks. Organizations relying on Dollie Hub with multiple content contributors are at risk, especially those handling sensitive or regulated information. The medium CVSS score reflects the limited scope of impact but acknowledges the risk of confidentiality breaches. The absence of known exploits suggests limited active exploitation currently, but the vulnerability should be addressed promptly to prevent future abuse.

To mitigate CVE-2024-12099, organizations should first check for and apply any official patches or updates released by the Dollie Hub plugin developers once available. In the absence of patches, administrators should restrict Contributor-level access or higher to only trusted users and review user roles to minimize unnecessary privileges. Implementing additional access control mechanisms at the WordPress level, such as custom filters or hooks to enforce post visibility restrictions on shortcodes, can help prevent unauthorized data exposure. Monitoring logs for unusual access patterns to private or draft posts via the 'elementor-template' shortcode is recommended. Disabling or removing the vulnerable shortcode temporarily can be a stopgap measure if patching is delayed. Regular security audits of plugins and user permissions, combined with strict content publishing workflows, will reduce the risk. Additionally, educating contributors about the sensitivity of unpublished content and enforcing strong authentication policies will help mitigate exploitation risks.