CVE-2024-12176: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wordlift WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema
The WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.54.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12176 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 3.54.2. The issue arises because the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to update plugin settings. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the plugin's configuration settings, potentially impacting the integrity of the plugin's operation. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The medium severity reflects the potential for unauthorized configuration changes but no evidence of further compromise or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting access to AJAX actions or disabling the plugin if possible to mitigate unauthorized configuration changes.
CVE-2024-12176: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wordlift WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema
Description
The WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.54.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12176 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 3.54.2. The issue arises because the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to update plugin settings. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the plugin's configuration settings, potentially impacting the integrity of the plugin's operation. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The medium severity reflects the potential for unauthorized configuration changes but no evidence of further compromise or data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should consider restricting access to AJAX actions or disabling the plugin if possible to mitigate unauthorized configuration changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T16:13:11.229Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e30b7ef31ef0b597799
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:15:42 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:33:02 PM
Views: 18
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.