CVE-2024-12855: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in scriptsbundle AdForest
The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'sb_remove_ad' in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete posts, attachments and deactivate a license.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12855 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the AdForest WordPress theme by scriptsbundle. The issue arises because several AJAX actions, such as 'sb_remove_ad', lack proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privilege (Subscriber-level and above) to perform unauthorized actions like deleting posts, attachments, and deactivating licenses. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.1.7 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to delete content and deactivate licenses without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized data modification and potential disruption of site functionality. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond the unauthorized integrity modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles and permissions to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to AJAX actions in the AdForest theme.
CVE-2024-12855: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in scriptsbundle AdForest
Description
The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'sb_remove_ad' in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete posts, attachments and deactivate a license.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12855 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the AdForest WordPress theme by scriptsbundle. The issue arises because several AJAX actions, such as 'sb_remove_ad', lack proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with low privilege (Subscriber-level and above) to perform unauthorized actions like deleting posts, attachments, and deactivating licenses. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.1.7 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to delete content and deactivate licenses without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized data modification and potential disruption of site functionality. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact beyond the unauthorized integrity modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles and permissions to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to AJAX actions in the AdForest theme.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-20T16:10:51.436Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e4bb7ef31ef0b59c67c
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:59 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:28:58 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:56:48 PM
Views: 21
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