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CVE-2024-37496: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rara Themes Metro Magazine

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-37496cvecve-2024-37496cwe-862
Published: Wed Jun 17 2026 (06/17/2026, 12:13:39 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Rara Themes
Product: Metro Magazine

Description

CVE-2024-37496 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Rara Themes Metro Magazine WordPress theme. It allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects Metro Magazine versions up to 1.3.7. The CVSS score is 4.3, 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.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
<=1.3.7

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/17/2026, 13:01:16 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2024-37496) in the Rara Themes Metro Magazine WordPress theme is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It arises from improper access control configurations that could allow unauthorized users to perform actions they should not be permitted to. The issue affects versions up to 1.3.7, but no specific fixed version or patch has been disclosed. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, and requiring user interaction, resulting in low impact on integrity and no impact on confidentiality or availability.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass access controls and perform limited unauthorized actions that impact the integrity of the affected system. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The medium severity score reflects the potential for limited unauthorized modification without elevated privileges.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround is currently available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is released, consider restricting access to the affected theme's administrative functions and limit user roles to trusted individuals to reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-06-09T11:43:52.670Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3297170b89be68884c1f20

Added to database: 6/17/2026, 12:46:15 PM

Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 1:01:16 PM

Last updated: 6/17/2026, 1:51:09 PM

Views: 3

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