CVE-2024-2543: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in mbis Permalink Manager Lite
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_uri_editor' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the permalinks of all posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) due to the lack of a capability check in the 'get_uri_editor' function. This allows unauthenticated users to retrieve permalink information for all posts. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.4.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting low complexity and network attack vector but limited impact confined to confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can view permalink URLs of all posts managed by the plugin. This exposure is limited to information disclosure of permalinks and does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no reports 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 available, restrict access to the plugin's functionality by limiting permissions or disabling the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-2543: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in mbis Permalink Manager Lite
Description
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_uri_editor' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the permalinks of all posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) due to the lack of a capability check in the 'get_uri_editor' function. This allows unauthenticated users to retrieve permalink information for all posts. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.4.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting low complexity and network attack vector but limited impact confined to confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can view permalink URLs of all posts managed by the plugin. This exposure is limited to information disclosure of permalinks and does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no reports 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 available, restrict access to the plugin's functionality by limiting permissions or disabling the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-15T18:47:44.224Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6db2b7ef31ef0b58af72
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:04:04 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:44 PM
Views: 18
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