CVE-2024-2797: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in mailerlite MailerLite – Signup forms (official)
The MailerLite – Signup forms (official) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin setting changes due to a missing capability check on the toggleRolesAndPermissions and editAllowedRolesAndPermissions functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to allow lower level users to modify forms.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-2797 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the MailerLite – Signup forms (official) WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.7.6. The vulnerability arises because the functions toggleRolesAndPermissions and editAllowedRolesAndPermissions lack proper capability checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to alter plugin settings. This can lead to unauthorized modification of signup forms by lower-privileged users. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity) and is classified under CWE-862. No patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can change plugin settings, specifically enabling lower-level users to modify signup forms, which could lead to unauthorized changes in form behavior or data collection. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, and no known exploits have been reported.
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 settings and monitor for unauthorized changes. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to lower-level users. Follow updates from the vendor for an official patch or mitigation instructions.
CVE-2024-2797: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in mailerlite MailerLite – Signup forms (official)
Description
The MailerLite – Signup forms (official) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin setting changes due to a missing capability check on the toggleRolesAndPermissions and editAllowedRolesAndPermissions functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to allow lower level users to modify forms.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2797 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the MailerLite – Signup forms (official) WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.7.6. The vulnerability arises because the functions toggleRolesAndPermissions and editAllowedRolesAndPermissions lack proper capability checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to alter plugin settings. This can lead to unauthorized modification of signup forms by lower-privileged users. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity) and is classified under CWE-862. No patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can change plugin settings, specifically enabling lower-level users to modify signup forms, which could lead to unauthorized changes in form behavior or data collection. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, and no known exploits have been reported.
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 settings and monitor for unauthorized changes. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to lower-level users. Follow updates from the vendor for an official patch or mitigation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-21T18:21:58.537Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6db7b7ef31ef0b58b412
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:31 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:07:47 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:37:22 AM
Views: 11
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