CVE-2024-37496: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rara Themes Metro Magazine
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2024-37496: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rara Themes 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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