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CVE-2024-1229: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in redbitcz SimpleShop

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-1229cvecve-2024-1229cwe-862
Published: Thu May 09 2024 (05/09/2024, 20:03:25 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: redbitcz
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 13:32:52 UTC

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.

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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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