CVE-2024-12822: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in DeluxeThemes Media Manager for UserPro
The Media Manager for UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the add_capto_img() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.11.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Media Manager for UserPro plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the add_capto_img() function in all versions up to 3.11.0. This lack of authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress options, including the default registration role and user registration settings. Consequently, attackers can escalate privileges by creating administrative users on the affected site. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-12822 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (critical).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges on a vulnerable WordPress site by modifying configuration options. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site, enabling full control over site content and user management.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and consider disabling it if possible. Monitor for updates from DeluxeThemes and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-12822: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in DeluxeThemes Media Manager for UserPro
Description
The Media Manager for UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the add_capto_img() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.11.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The Media Manager for UserPro plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the add_capto_img() function in all versions up to 3.11.0. This lack of authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress options, including the default registration role and user registration settings. Consequently, attackers can escalate privileges by creating administrative users on the affected site. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-12822 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (critical).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges on a vulnerable WordPress site by modifying configuration options. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site, enabling full control over site content and user management.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and consider disabling it if possible. Monitor for updates from DeluxeThemes and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-19T20:49:14.562Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e48b7ef31ef0b59c4e9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:28:18 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:55:40 AM
Views: 24
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