CVE-2024-12559: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in 1clickdesigns ClickDesigns
The ClickDesigns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'clickdesigns_add_api' and the 'clickdesigns_remove_api' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or remove the plugin's API key.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12559 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the ClickDesigns WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.8.0). Specifically, the 'clickdesigns_add_api' and 'clickdesigns_remove_api' functions lack capability checks, enabling unauthenticated users to modify or remove the plugin's API key. This unauthorized modification could impact the plugin's integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.3 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. No patches or vendor advisories are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or remove the API key used by the ClickDesigns plugin, potentially disrupting the plugin's functionality or integration with external services. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but integrity is affected due to unauthorized modification. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress installation and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin files or settings. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications for updates on official patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-12559: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in 1clickdesigns ClickDesigns
Description
The ClickDesigns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'clickdesigns_add_api' and the 'clickdesigns_remove_api' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or remove the plugin's API key.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12559 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the ClickDesigns WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.8.0). Specifically, the 'clickdesigns_add_api' and 'clickdesigns_remove_api' functions lack capability checks, enabling unauthenticated users to modify or remove the plugin's API key. This unauthorized modification could impact the plugin's integrity but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.3 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. No patches or vendor advisories are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or remove the API key used by the ClickDesigns plugin, potentially disrupting the plugin's functionality or integration with external services. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but integrity is affected due to unauthorized modification. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress installation and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin files or settings. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications for updates on official patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-12T00:46:54.364Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e43b7ef31ef0b59bee6
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:25:19 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 12:51:27 PM
Views: 26
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