CVE-2024-3821: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpdatatables wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate data tables. Please note this only affects the premium version of the plugin.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in its premium version up to 6.3.2. Specifically, several functions in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file lack proper capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to access and manipulate data tables. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate data tables managed by the premium wpDataTables plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification and disruption of site functionality. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data tables within the affected WordPress sites.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the premium wpDataTables plugin or limiting exposure of affected endpoints to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-3821: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpdatatables wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin
Description
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate data tables. Please note this only affects the premium version of the plugin.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in its premium version up to 6.3.2. Specifically, several functions in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file lack proper capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to access and manipulate data tables. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate data tables managed by the premium wpDataTables plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification and disruption of site functionality. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data tables within the affected WordPress sites.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the premium wpDataTables plugin or limiting exposure of affected endpoints to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-15T14:43:52.796Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c9db7ef31ef0b566ded
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:49 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:37:03 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:08:13 AM
Views: 13
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