CVE-2024-37477: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Automattic Newspack Content Converter
CVE-2024-37477 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Automattic Newspack Content Converter affecting versions up to 0. 1. 5. This flaw allows exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of content. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37477 in Automattic's Newspack Content Converter is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms that fail to enforce correct authorization checks. This allows an attacker with limited privileges (PR:L) to perform unauthorized actions that impact the integrity of the system (I:H), without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability is network exploitable (AV:N) and does not affect confidentiality or availability. The affected product versions include all versions up to 0.1.5. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to bypass authorization controls and perform unauthorized modifications, impacting the integrity of content managed by the Newspack Content Converter. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known 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 and tighten access control configurations where possible to limit exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-37477: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Automattic Newspack Content Converter
Description
CVE-2024-37477 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Automattic Newspack Content Converter affecting versions up to 0. 1. 5. This flaw allows exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of content. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37477 in Automattic's Newspack Content Converter is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms that fail to enforce correct authorization checks. This allows an attacker with limited privileges (PR:L) to perform unauthorized actions that impact the integrity of the system (I:H), without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability is network exploitable (AV:N) and does not affect confidentiality or availability. The affected product versions include all versions up to 0.1.5. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to bypass authorization controls and perform unauthorized modifications, impacting the integrity of content managed by the Newspack Content Converter. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known 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 and tighten access control configurations where possible to limit exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-09T11:43:13.096Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16596cbff5d86104b0c99
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:42 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:09:22 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:07:31 AM
Views: 1
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