CVE-2024-13687: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in labibahmed42 Team Builder – Meet the Team
The Team Builder – Meet the Team plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_team_builder_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13687 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Team Builder – Meet the Team WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.3). The save_team_builder_options() function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, and no impact on confidentiality or availability but limited impact on integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can modify the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the plugin configuration, potentially affecting site behavior or security depending on how the plugin settings are used. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix has been published, administrators should monitor for updates from the plugin vendor. As a temporary measure, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible or disable the plugin until a fix is available.
CVE-2024-13687: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in labibahmed42 Team Builder – Meet the Team
Description
The Team Builder – Meet the Team plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_team_builder_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13687 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Team Builder – Meet the Team WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.3). The save_team_builder_options() function lacks proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, and no impact on confidentiality or availability but limited impact on integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can modify the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the plugin configuration, potentially affecting site behavior or security depending on how the plugin settings are used. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix has been published, administrators should monitor for updates from the plugin vendor. As a temporary measure, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible or disable the plugin until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-23T18:59:04.039Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e68b7ef31ef0b5a0178
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:16:52 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 12:52:06 PM
Views: 19
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