CVE-2024-13716: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in tarborali Forex Calculators
The Forex Calculators plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_settings_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13716 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Forex Calculators WordPress plugin by tarborali. The ajax_settings_callback() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to update plugin settings without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.7. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to integrity modification of plugin settings. No patches or vendor advisories indicating fixes are currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the Forex Calculators plugin settings without authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in plugin behavior or configuration, potentially impacting site functionality or security posture. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and limit Subscriber-level access where possible. Monitor official tarborali or WordPress plugin channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-13716: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in tarborali Forex Calculators
Description
The Forex Calculators plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_settings_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. 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-2024-13716 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Forex Calculators WordPress plugin by tarborali. The ajax_settings_callback() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to update plugin settings without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.7. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to integrity modification of plugin settings. No patches or vendor advisories indicating fixes are currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the Forex Calculators plugin settings without authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in plugin behavior or configuration, potentially impacting site functionality or security posture. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and limit Subscriber-level access where possible. Monitor official tarborali or WordPress plugin channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-24T15:20:23.483Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e6ab7ef31ef0b5a03df
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:18:13 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:11:59 PM
Views: 26
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