CVE-2024-12296: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ApusTheme Apus Framework
The Apus Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'import_page_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12296 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Apus Framework WordPress plugin caused by missing authorization (CWE-862) in the 'import_page_options' function. Authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber or above) can update arbitrary WordPress options, including those controlling user roles and registration settings. This enables privilege escalation to administrator level by modifying the default role for new registrations and enabling user registration. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.4, with a partial fix implemented in version 2.4. No complete official patch or remediation guidance is currently linked.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers with minimal authenticated access to escalate privileges to administrator by altering site options. This compromises site integrity, confidentiality, and availability, as attackers can create admin accounts and control the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.4, so upgrading to the latest version of the Apus Framework plugin is recommended if available. Until a full fix is confirmed, restrict user roles and monitor for unauthorized changes to site options. Avoid granting Subscriber-level users unnecessary access and disable user registration if not required.
CVE-2024-12296: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ApusTheme Apus Framework
Description
The Apus Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'import_page_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12296 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Apus Framework WordPress plugin caused by missing authorization (CWE-862) in the 'import_page_options' function. Authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber or above) can update arbitrary WordPress options, including those controlling user roles and registration settings. This enables privilege escalation to administrator level by modifying the default role for new registrations and enabling user registration. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.4, with a partial fix implemented in version 2.4. No complete official patch or remediation guidance is currently linked.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers with minimal authenticated access to escalate privileges to administrator by altering site options. This compromises site integrity, confidentiality, and availability, as attackers can create admin accounts and control the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.4, so upgrading to the latest version of the Apus Framework plugin is recommended if available. Until a full fix is confirmed, restrict user roles and monitor for unauthorized changes to site options. Avoid granting Subscriber-level users unnecessary access and disable user registration if not required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-06T03:20:45.650Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e35b7ef31ef0b597cd1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:17:42 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:20:59 AM
Views: 14
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