CVE-2024-13780: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in heroplugins Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin
The Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the hmenu_delete_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary directories on the server.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13780 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin for WordPress. The issue exists in the hmenu_delete_menu() function, where insufficient validation of file paths allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary directories on the server. This affects all versions up to and including 1.16.5. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low attack complexity with low privileges. The impact is availability loss due to arbitrary file deletion.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary directories on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of website functionality. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2024-13780: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in heroplugins Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin
Description
The Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the hmenu_delete_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary directories on the server.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13780 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin for WordPress. The issue exists in the hmenu_delete_menu() function, where insufficient validation of file paths allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary directories on the server. This affects all versions up to and including 1.16.5. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low attack complexity with low privileges. The impact is availability loss due to arbitrary file deletion.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary directories on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of website functionality. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-28T20:09:26.896Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e6fb7ef31ef0b5a0936
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:35 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:36:33 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:34:32 PM
Views: 35
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