CVE-2024-1371: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in varunvairavanlc LeadConnector
The LeadConnector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification & loss of data due to a missing capability check on the lc_public_api_proxy() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts. CVE-2024-34378 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1371 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the LeadConnector WordPress plugin by varunvairavanlc. The lc_public_api_proxy() function does not perform proper capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts. This affects all versions up to and including 1.7. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to integrity and availability loss. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts within the affected WordPress site, resulting in loss of data integrity and availability. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported. The vulnerability could disrupt website content and operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected API endpoint or disabling the LeadConnector plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-1371: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in varunvairavanlc LeadConnector
Description
The LeadConnector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification & loss of data due to a missing capability check on the lc_public_api_proxy() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts. CVE-2024-34378 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1371 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the LeadConnector WordPress plugin by varunvairavanlc. The lc_public_api_proxy() function does not perform proper capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts. This affects all versions up to and including 1.7. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily due to integrity and availability loss. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts within the affected WordPress site, resulting in loss of data integrity and availability. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported. The vulnerability could disrupt website content and operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected API endpoint or disabling the LeadConnector plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T19:56:45.420Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d2bb7ef31ef0b56e994
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:35:55 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:11:31 PM
Views: 16
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