CVE-2024-37218: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in WordPress Page Builder Sandwich Team Page Builder Sandwich – Front-End Page Builder
CVE-2024-37218 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Page Builder Sandwich – Front-End Page Builder. This flaw allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be permitted to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 5. 1. 0. The CVSS score is 4. 3, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-37218) in the WordPress Page Builder Sandwich plugin arises from missing authorization controls, classified under CWE-862. It affects versions through 5.1.0 and allows users with some privileges to bypass intended access restrictions due to incorrectly configured access control mechanisms. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Confidentiality is not impacted, but integrity may be partially compromised. No vendor patch or official remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as unauthorized users with some privileges may perform actions beyond their authorization scope. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk that could affect the trustworthiness of content or configurations managed by the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should carefully review user privileges and access controls related to the Page Builder Sandwich plugin. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users and monitor for unusual activity related to page building functions.
CVE-2024-37218: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in WordPress Page Builder Sandwich Team Page Builder Sandwich – Front-End Page Builder
Description
CVE-2024-37218 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Page Builder Sandwich – Front-End Page Builder. This flaw allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be permitted to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 5. 1. 0. The CVSS score is 4. 3, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-37218) in the WordPress Page Builder Sandwich plugin arises from missing authorization controls, classified under CWE-862. It affects versions through 5.1.0 and allows users with some privileges to bypass intended access restrictions due to incorrectly configured access control mechanisms. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Confidentiality is not impacted, but integrity may be partially compromised. No vendor patch or official remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as unauthorized users with some privileges may perform actions beyond their authorization scope. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk that could affect the trustworthiness of content or configurations managed by the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should carefully review user privileges and access controls related to the Page Builder Sandwich plugin. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users and monitor for unusual activity related to page building functions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-04T16:46:10.903Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f1658bcbff5d86104afa16
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:31 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:24:13 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:53:34 AM
Views: 1
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