CVE-2024-1653: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in frenify Categorify – WordPress Media Library Category & File Manager
The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the folder position of categories as well as update the metadata of other taxonomies.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1653 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Categorify WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.7.4). The flaw exists because the plugin does not perform capability checks on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition AJAX action, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to update folder positions and taxonomy metadata without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized modification of data within the plugin's managed categories and taxonomies. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.3, reflecting limited impact on data integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. No patch or vendor advisory indicating remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to modify folder positions of categories and update taxonomy metadata without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity within the WordPress media library categories managed by the plugin. There is no indication of impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and consider limiting subscriber-level access if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories to apply patches once available.
CVE-2024-1653: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in frenify Categorify – WordPress Media Library Category & File Manager
Description
The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the folder position of categories as well as update the metadata of other taxonomies.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1653 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Categorify WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.7.4). The flaw exists because the plugin does not perform capability checks on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition AJAX action, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to update folder positions and taxonomy metadata without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized modification of data within the plugin's managed categories and taxonomies. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.3, reflecting limited impact on data integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. No patch or vendor advisory indicating remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to modify folder positions of categories and update taxonomy metadata without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification impacts data integrity within the WordPress media library categories managed by the plugin. There is no indication of impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and consider limiting subscriber-level access if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories to apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-19T23:58:23.204Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
Threat ID: 682d9849c4522896dcbf6dd9
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:29 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:44:08 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 10:28:26 PM
Views: 66
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