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CVE-2024-31294: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Fahad Mahmood WP Sort Order

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-31294cvecve-2024-31294cwe-862
Published: Sun Jun 09 2024 (06/09/2024, 08:50:46 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Fahad Mahmood
Product: WP Sort Order

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood WP Sort Order.This issue affects WP Sort Order: from n/a through 1.3.1.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
<=1.3.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 09:53:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in WP Sort Order arises from missing authorization controls, allowing users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be authorized to execute. The issue affects all versions up to 1.3.1. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N) indicates that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, resulting in limited integrity impact without affecting confidentiality or availability. No official fix or patch has been released by the vendor as of the publication date.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions that may alter data integrity within the WP Sort Order plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are currently reported, so the risk of active exploitation is low at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to users with trusted privileges and monitor for unusual activity related to the WP Sort Order plugin. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them for their role.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-03-29T17:22:51.686Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f16513cbff5d86104a9f9f

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:55:31 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 9:53:01 AM

Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:20:32 AM

Views: 23

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