CVE-2024-12249: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in samdani GS Insever Portfolio
The GS Insever Portfolio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's CSS settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12249 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the GS Insever Portfolio WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.4.5). The save_settings() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber or above) to update CSS settings of the plugin. This improper access control issue is categorized as CWE-862. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can modify the plugin's CSS settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the appearance or behavior of the website as controlled by the plugin's CSS. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported.
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 and permissions to trusted users only to minimize risk. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-12249: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in samdani GS Insever Portfolio
Description
The GS Insever Portfolio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's CSS settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12249 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the GS Insever Portfolio WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.4.5). The save_settings() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber or above) to update CSS settings of the plugin. This improper access control issue is categorized as CWE-862. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can modify the plugin's CSS settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the appearance or behavior of the website as controlled by the plugin's CSS. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported.
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 and permissions to trusted users only to minimize risk. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-05T16:03:49.497Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e33b7ef31ef0b597a0e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:35 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:39:49 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:33:57 PM
Views: 15
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