CVE-2024-12447: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in webdeveric Get Post Content Shortcode
The Get Post Content Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 0.4 via the 'post-content' shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the content of password-protected, private, draft, and pending posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12447 is an insecure direct object reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in the Get Post Content Shortcode WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of a user-controlled key parameter in the 'post-content' shortcode, enabling authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to bypass authorization controls and access restricted post content, including password-protected, private, draft, and pending posts. This issue affects all versions up to 0.4 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No patches or official fixes have been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges can read sensitive post content that should be restricted, such as password-protected, private, draft, and pending posts. This unauthorized disclosure of content could lead to information leakage within the affected WordPress environment. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability, and no known active exploitation has 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 Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Get Post Content Shortcode plugin if sensitive content exposure is a concern. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-12447: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in webdeveric Get Post Content Shortcode
Description
The Get Post Content Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 0.4 via the 'post-content' shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the content of password-protected, private, draft, and pending posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12447 is an insecure direct object reference vulnerability (CWE-639) in the Get Post Content Shortcode WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of a user-controlled key parameter in the 'post-content' shortcode, enabling authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to bypass authorization controls and access restricted post content, including password-protected, private, draft, and pending posts. This issue affects all versions up to 0.4 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No patches or official fixes have been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges can read sensitive post content that should be restricted, such as password-protected, private, draft, and pending posts. This unauthorized disclosure of content could lead to information leakage within the affected WordPress environment. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability, and no known active exploitation has 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 Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Get Post Content Shortcode plugin if sensitive content exposure is a concern. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-10T19:11:51.611Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e3bb7ef31ef0b598a84
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:43 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:22:11 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:20:31 PM
Views: 14
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