CVE-2024-1637: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in jtermaat 360 Javascript Viewer
The 360 Javascript Viewer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check and nonce exposure on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to update plugin settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 360 Javascript Viewer plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability due to absent capability checks and nonce exposure on multiple AJAX endpoints. This flaw permits authenticated users with subscriber or higher privileges to update plugin settings without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.7.12 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level or higher access can modify plugin settings without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in the plugin configuration. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for unusual changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-1637: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in jtermaat 360 Javascript Viewer
Description
The 360 Javascript Viewer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check and nonce exposure on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to update plugin settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 360 Javascript Viewer plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability due to absent capability checks and nonce exposure on multiple AJAX endpoints. This flaw permits authenticated users with subscriber or higher privileges to update plugin settings without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.7.12 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level or higher access can modify plugin settings without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in the plugin configuration. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for unusual changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-19T18:43:59.340Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d37b7ef31ef0b56f08d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:43:25 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:55:06 AM
Views: 12
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