CVE-2024-1641: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in pickplugins Accordions
The Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'accordions_duplicate_post_as_draft' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.96. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to duplicate arbitrary posts, allowing access to the contents of password-protected posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1641 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the pickplugins Accordions WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'accordions_duplicate_post_as_draft' function lacks a capability check, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to duplicate any post as a draft. This unauthorized duplication can expose the contents of password-protected posts. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.2.96. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. No vendor patch or advisory is currently provided, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can duplicate arbitrary posts, including password-protected ones, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity of post content, with no impact on availability. This could lead to information disclosure within the WordPress environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access carefully and monitor user roles. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Review plugin updates regularly for a security patch addressing this issue.
CVE-2024-1641: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in pickplugins Accordions
Description
The Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'accordions_duplicate_post_as_draft' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.96. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to duplicate arbitrary posts, allowing access to the contents of password-protected posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1641 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the pickplugins Accordions WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'accordions_duplicate_post_as_draft' function lacks a capability check, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to duplicate any post as a draft. This unauthorized duplication can expose the contents of password-protected posts. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.2.96. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. No vendor patch or advisory is currently provided, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can duplicate arbitrary posts, including password-protected ones, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity of post content, with no impact on availability. This could lead to information disclosure within the WordPress environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access carefully and monitor user roles. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Review plugin updates regularly for a security patch addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-19T20:15:43.992Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d37b7ef31ef0b56f09e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:43:31 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:47:20 PM
Views: 9
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