CVE-2024-13449: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ibsofts Boom Fest
The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings that change the appearance of the website.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Boom Fest WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check in the 'bf_admin_action' function, allowing authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings that control the website's appearance. This is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and low privileges required, with no impact on confidentiality or availability, only integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can modify plugin settings, potentially altering the website's appearance without authorization. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. The integrity of the plugin configuration is compromised, which could lead to visual or functional changes on the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and review user permissions carefully to limit exposure. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
CVE-2024-13449: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ibsofts Boom Fest
Description
The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings that change the appearance of the website.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Boom Fest WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check in the 'bf_admin_action' function, allowing authenticated users with low-level privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings that control the website's appearance. This is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and low privileges required, with no impact on confidentiality or availability, only integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can modify plugin settings, potentially altering the website's appearance without authorization. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability. The integrity of the plugin configuration is compromised, which could lead to visual or functional changes on the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and review user permissions carefully to limit exposure. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-15T23:59:57.508Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e57b7ef31ef0b59e9fd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:30:06 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:42:54 PM
Views: 23
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