CVE-2024-1717: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in melapress Admin Notices Manager
The Admin Notices Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_ajax_call() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve a list of registered user emails.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1717 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the melapress Admin Notices Manager WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.4.0). The handle_ajax_call() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level and above) to retrieve registered user email addresses. This exposure of user data is limited to confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability effects. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity) and is publicly documented but currently lacks a confirmed patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level or higher access to a WordPress site using the vulnerable Admin Notices Manager plugin can retrieve email addresses of registered users. This compromises user privacy by exposing email data but does not affect data integrity or system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for plugin updates from melapress. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated access to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-1717: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in melapress Admin Notices Manager
Description
The Admin Notices Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_ajax_call() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve a list of registered user emails.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1717 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the melapress Admin Notices Manager WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.4.0). The handle_ajax_call() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber-level and above) to retrieve registered user email addresses. This exposure of user data is limited to confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability effects. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity) and is publicly documented but currently lacks a confirmed patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level or higher access to a WordPress site using the vulnerable Admin Notices Manager plugin can retrieve email addresses of registered users. This compromises user privacy by exposing email data but does not affect data integrity or system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for plugin updates from melapress. Avoid granting unnecessary authenticated access to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-21T17:27:22.697Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d39b7ef31ef0b56f257
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:44:23 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:05 PM
Views: 13
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