CVE-2024-13367: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in barteled Sandbox
The Sandbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the export_download action in all versions up to, and including, 0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download an entire copy of a sandbox environment which can contain sensitive information like the wp-config.php file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The barteled Sandbox WordPress plugin up to version 0.4 contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability on the export_download action. This allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to download the entire sandbox environment, which may include sensitive configuration files like wp-config.php. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access can download the entire sandbox environment, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials stored in wp-config.php. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect system integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict plugin access to trusted users only and consider disabling the export_download functionality if possible. Monitor official barteled plugin advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2024-13367: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in barteled Sandbox
Description
The Sandbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the export_download action in all versions up to, and including, 0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download an entire copy of a sandbox environment which can contain sensitive information like the wp-config.php file.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The barteled Sandbox WordPress plugin up to version 0.4 contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability on the export_download action. This allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to download the entire sandbox environment, which may include sensitive configuration files like wp-config.php. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access can download the entire sandbox environment, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials stored in wp-config.php. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect system integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict plugin access to trusted users only and consider disabling the export_download functionality if possible. Monitor official barteled plugin advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-13T19:15:21.281Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e51b7ef31ef0b59e301
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:01:27 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:18:37 PM
Views: 21
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