CVE-2024-13821: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in wpdevelop Booking Calendar
The WP Booking Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Post-Confirmation Booking Manipulation in all versions up to, and including, 10.10. This is due to the plugin not properly requiring re-verification after a booking has been made and a change is being attempted. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate their confirmed bookings, even after they have been approved.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13821 is an improper authorization vulnerability in the WP Booking Calendar WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to require re-verification after a booking is confirmed, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter their confirmed bookings. This issue affects all versions up to 10.10 and can be exploited remotely without authentication. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-285 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can manipulate confirmed bookings without authentication, impacting the integrity of booking data. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. This could lead to unauthorized changes in booking details, potentially disrupting booking management processes.
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 booking management interfaces or implementing additional access controls at the web server or application firewall level to prevent unauthorized booking modifications.
CVE-2024-13821: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in wpdevelop Booking Calendar
Description
The WP Booking Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Post-Confirmation Booking Manipulation in all versions up to, and including, 10.10. This is due to the plugin not properly requiring re-verification after a booking has been made and a change is being attempted. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate their confirmed bookings, even after they have been approved.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13821 is an improper authorization vulnerability in the WP Booking Calendar WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to require re-verification after a booking is confirmed, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter their confirmed bookings. This issue affects all versions up to 10.10 and can be exploited remotely without authentication. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-285 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can manipulate confirmed bookings without authentication, impacting the integrity of booking data. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. This could lead to unauthorized changes in booking details, potentially disrupting booking management processes.
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 booking management interfaces or implementing additional access controls at the web server or application firewall level to prevent unauthorized booking modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-31T20:09:08.849Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d17b7ef31ef0b56dd5f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:22:49 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:15:54 AM
Views: 14
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