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CVE-2024-31423: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Alex Volkov WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-31423cvecve-2024-31423cwe-862
Published: Sun Jun 09 2024 (06/09/2024, 17:15:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Alex Volkov
Product: WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Alex Volkov WP Accessibility Helper (WAH).This issue affects WP Accessibility Helper (WAH): from n/a through 0.6.2.5.

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
<=0.6.2.5

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 09:37:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-31423 in the WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) plugin is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects all versions up to 0.6.2.5 and allows users with some privileges to bypass authorization checks, potentially enabling unauthorized modification of data or settings within the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and limited impact on integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions that modify information within the WP Accessibility Helper plugin. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The medium severity score reflects the limited scope and impact of the issue. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user privileges to the minimum necessary and monitor for any unusual activity related to the plugin. Avoid granting elevated privileges to untrusted users. Follow updates from the vendor or trusted security sources for any forthcoming patches.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-04-03T12:22:47.291Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f1651bcbff5d86104aa2ac

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:55:39 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 9:37:40 AM

Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:23:27 AM

Views: 31

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