CVE-2024-35168: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Discourse WP Discourse
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Discourse WP Discourse.This issue affects WP Discourse: from n/a through 2.5.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-35168) in WP Discourse is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects WP Discourse versions through 2.5.1 and allows users with some privileges to bypass authorization controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access to certain functions or data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to access or perform actions that should be restricted, potentially leading to limited confidentiality exposure. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review user privileges carefully and limit access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the WP Discourse vendor or security advisories for any forthcoming patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-35168: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Discourse WP Discourse
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Discourse WP Discourse.This issue affects WP Discourse: from n/a through 2.5.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-35168) in WP Discourse is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects WP Discourse versions through 2.5.1 and allows users with some privileges to bypass authorization controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access to certain functions or data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to access or perform actions that should be restricted, potentially leading to limited confidentiality exposure. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review user privileges carefully and limit access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the WP Discourse vendor or security advisories for any forthcoming patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-10T11:14:54.728Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f1656fcbff5d86104ade40
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:03 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 6:23:00 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 11:51:57 AM
Views: 26
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