CVE-2024-33929: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpWax Directorist
Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpWax Directorist.This issue affects Directorist: from n/a through 7.8.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in wpWax Directorist (up to version 7.8.6) is classified as CWE-862, indicating missing authorization controls. It allows an attacker without privileges to perform certain actions that should require authorization, impacting data integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and unchanged scope. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to modify or manipulate data within the Directorist plugin, affecting data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for unusual activity related to Directorist. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users where possible.
CVE-2024-33929: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpWax Directorist
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpWax Directorist.This issue affects Directorist: from n/a through 7.8.6.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in wpWax Directorist (up to version 7.8.6) is classified as CWE-862, indicating missing authorization controls. It allows an attacker without privileges to perform certain actions that should require authorization, impacting data integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and unchanged scope. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to modify or manipulate data within the Directorist plugin, affecting data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for unusual activity related to Directorist. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-29T08:10:14.454Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16558cbff5d86104ad19a
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:56:40 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 7:23:55 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:20:06 AM
Views: 21
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