CVE-2024-1982: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpvividplugins WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the get_restore_progress() and restore() functions in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.68. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to exploit a SQL injection vulnerability or trigger a DoS.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1982 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to perform capability checks on the get_restore_progress() and restore() functions in all versions up to 0.9.68. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to trigger a SQL injection or denial of service by invoking these functions without proper permissions. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit the missing authorization to perform unauthorized actions that may lead to SQL injection or denial of service conditions. This could compromise the integrity and availability of the affected WordPress site. Confidentiality impact is not indicated. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin functions by limiting exposure of the WordPress site and disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-1982: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpvividplugins WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging
Description
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the get_restore_progress() and restore() functions in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.68. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to exploit a SQL injection vulnerability or trigger a DoS.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1982 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to perform capability checks on the get_restore_progress() and restore() functions in all versions up to 0.9.68. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to trigger a SQL injection or denial of service by invoking these functions without proper permissions. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit the missing authorization to perform unauthorized actions that may lead to SQL injection or denial of service conditions. This could compromise the integrity and availability of the affected WordPress site. Confidentiality impact is not indicated. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin functions by limiting exposure of the WordPress site and disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-28T17:58:54.235Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d46b7ef31ef0b56fe70
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:51:23 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:13:59 PM
Views: 10
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