CVE-2024-2109: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeinwp Booster Extension
The Booster Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 via the 'booster_extension_authorbox_shortcode_display' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including user emails
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Booster Extension plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the 'booster_extension_authorbox_shortcode_display' function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive information, specifically user email addresses, due to insufficient access control. The issue affects all versions up to and including 1.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, resulting in a confidentiality impact only.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can extract sensitive user information, including email addresses, from affected installations of the Booster Extension plugin. This exposure could facilitate further targeted attacks such as phishing. There is no impact on system integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the vulnerable functionality or the plugin itself to prevent unauthorized data exposure. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-2109: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeinwp Booster Extension
Description
The Booster Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 via the 'booster_extension_authorbox_shortcode_display' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including user emails
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Booster Extension plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the 'booster_extension_authorbox_shortcode_display' function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive information, specifically user email addresses, due to insufficient access control. The issue affects all versions up to and including 1.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, resulting in a confidentiality impact only.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can extract sensitive user information, including email addresses, from affected installations of the Booster Extension plugin. This exposure could facilitate further targeted attacks such as phishing. There is no impact on system integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the vulnerable functionality or the plugin itself to prevent unauthorized data exposure. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-01T18:40:24.922Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da6b7ef31ef0b58a215
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:14 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:54:43 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:35:06 PM
Views: 13
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