CVE-2024-2222: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in pluginsware Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro
The Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_callback_delete_attachment function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to delete arbitrary media uploads.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-2222 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.0.0). The ajax_callback_delete_attachment function lacks proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with subscriber or higher privileges to delete arbitrary media files. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact on integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary media uploads, resulting in unauthorized loss of data integrity. There is no indication of impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates from pluginsware for a security patch addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-2222: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in pluginsware Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro
Description
The Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_callback_delete_attachment function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to delete arbitrary media uploads.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2222 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.0.0). The ajax_callback_delete_attachment function lacks proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with subscriber or higher privileges to delete arbitrary media files. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact on integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary media uploads, resulting in unauthorized loss of data integrity. There is no indication of impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates from pluginsware for a security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-06T14:33:57.508Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da9b7ef31ef0b58a65a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:15:59 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:39:14 AM
Views: 13
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