CVE-2024-1229: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in redbitcz SimpleShop
The SimpleShop plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized disconnection from SimpleShop due to a missing capability check on the maybe_disconnect_simpleshop function in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect the SimpleShop.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The SimpleShop plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the maybe_disconnect_simpleshop function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to disconnect the SimpleShop service because the function lacks proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.10.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity loss.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can disconnect the SimpleShop plugin from its service, causing unauthorized disruption of the plugin's operation. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but the integrity of the plugin's connection state is compromised. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed as no official patch or vendor advisory is provided. Users should monitor the vendor's official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected functionality or disabling the plugin if feasible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2024-1229: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in redbitcz SimpleShop
Description
The SimpleShop plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized disconnection from SimpleShop due to a missing capability check on the maybe_disconnect_simpleshop function in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect the SimpleShop.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The SimpleShop plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the maybe_disconnect_simpleshop function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to disconnect the SimpleShop service because the function lacks proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.10.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity loss.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can disconnect the SimpleShop plugin from its service, causing unauthorized disruption of the plugin's operation. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but the integrity of the plugin's connection state is compromised. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed as no official patch or vendor advisory is provided. Users should monitor the vendor's official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected functionality or disabling the plugin if feasible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-05T15:42:50.346Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d27b7ef31ef0b56e673
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:07 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:32:52 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:33:07 PM
Views: 16
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