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CVE-2024-1870: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in extendthemes Colibri Page Builder

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-1870cvecve-2024-1870cwe-862
Published: Sat Mar 09 2024 (03/09/2024, 09:37:46 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: extendthemes
Product: Colibri Page Builder

Description

The Colibri Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the callActivateLicenseEndpoint function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.260. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to update the license key.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 19:46:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Colibri Page Builder plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the callActivateLicenseEndpoint function. This flaw permits authenticated users with minimal privileges (subscriber or higher) to update the license key, bypassing intended capability checks. The issue affects all versions up to 1.0.260. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact.

Potential Impact

An attacker with subscriber-level access can modify the license key used by the plugin. While this does not impact confidentiality or availability, it can lead to unauthorized license changes, potentially affecting plugin functionality or licensing enforcement. There is no evidence of active exploitation 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 subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for unusual license key changes. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to authenticated users.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-02-23T21:59:45.320Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6d42b7ef31ef0b56f7db

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:34 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:46:50 PM

Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:53:38 PM

Views: 11

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