CVE-2024-12158: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in arrowplugins Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Intergrations
The Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Intergrations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'upc_delete_db_data' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete the DB data for the plugin.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12158 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Integrations WordPress plugin by arrowplugins. The issue arises because the 'upc_delete_db_data' AJAX action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete the plugin's database data. This affects all versions up to and including 3.2.6. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild or an available patch at this time.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete the plugin's database data, leading to loss of data related to the Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Integrations plugin. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported, but integrity is affected due to unauthorized data deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the AJAX endpoint if possible or disable the plugin if the risk is unacceptable. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources for an official fix.
CVE-2024-12158: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in arrowplugins Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Intergrations
Description
The Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Intergrations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'upc_delete_db_data' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete the DB data for the plugin.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12158 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Integrations WordPress plugin by arrowplugins. The issue arises because the 'upc_delete_db_data' AJAX action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete the plugin's database data. This affects all versions up to and including 3.2.6. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild or an available patch at this time.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete the plugin's database data, leading to loss of data related to the Popup – MailChimp, GetResponse and ActiveCampaign Integrations plugin. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported, but integrity is affected due to unauthorized data deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the AJAX endpoint if possible or disable the plugin if the risk is unacceptable. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources for an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T14:19:08.227Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e30b7ef31ef0b59769a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:37:05 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:04:38 PM
Views: 20
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