CVE-2024-2036: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in farhannoor ApplyOnline – Application Form Builder and Manager
The ApplyOnline – Application Form Builder and Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the aol_modal_box AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to view Application submissions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ApplyOnline plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check on the aol_modal_box AJAX action in all versions up to 2.6.2. This authorization bypass (CWE-862) enables authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber or higher) to access application submission data they should not be able to view. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting low complexity and network attack vector but limited impact confined to confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can view application submission data without proper authorization. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The confidentiality of application submissions is compromised, potentially exposing sensitive user data collected via the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict subscriber-level user access or disable the plugin if unauthorized data access is a concern. Monitor for vendor updates addressing this missing authorization vulnerability.
CVE-2024-2036: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in farhannoor ApplyOnline – Application Form Builder and Manager
Description
The ApplyOnline – Application Form Builder and Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the aol_modal_box AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to view Application submissions.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ApplyOnline plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check on the aol_modal_box AJAX action in all versions up to 2.6.2. This authorization bypass (CWE-862) enables authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber or higher) to access application submission data they should not be able to view. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting low complexity and network attack vector but limited impact confined to confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can view application submission data without proper authorization. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The confidentiality of application submissions is compromised, potentially exposing sensitive user data collected via the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict subscriber-level user access or disable the plugin if unauthorized data access is a concern. Monitor for vendor updates addressing this missing authorization vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-29T19:54:22.035Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da3b7ef31ef0b589b63
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:53:09 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:55:19 AM
Views: 10
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