CVE-2024-3895: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in fahadmahmood WP Datepicker
The WP Datepicker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpdp_add_new_datepicker_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options that can be used for privilege escalation. This was partially patched in 2.0.9 and 2.1.0, and fully patched in 2.1.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-3895 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP Datepicker plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability arises from the lack of a capability check in the wpdp_add_new_datepicker_ajax() function, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to update arbitrary options. This can be exploited for privilege escalation. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.1.0. Partial patches were introduced in versions 2.0.9 and 2.1.0, with a full patch released in version 2.1.1.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker with low-level privileges (subscriber or above) to modify arbitrary plugin options, which can lead to privilege escalation. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A full patch addressing this vulnerability is available in WP Datepicker version 2.1.1. Users should upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later to remediate this issue. Partial fixes in versions 2.0.9 and 2.1.0 do not fully resolve the vulnerability. No vendor advisory was provided, so patch status is based on the vulnerability description.
CVE-2024-3895: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in fahadmahmood WP Datepicker
Description
The WP Datepicker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpdp_add_new_datepicker_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options that can be used for privilege escalation. This was partially patched in 2.0.9 and 2.1.0, and fully patched in 2.1.1.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3895 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WP Datepicker plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability arises from the lack of a capability check in the wpdp_add_new_datepicker_ajax() function, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to update arbitrary options. This can be exploited for privilege escalation. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.1.0. Partial patches were introduced in versions 2.0.9 and 2.1.0, with a full patch released in version 2.1.1.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker with low-level privileges (subscriber or above) to modify arbitrary plugin options, which can lead to privilege escalation. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A full patch addressing this vulnerability is available in WP Datepicker version 2.1.1. Users should upgrade to version 2.1.1 or later to remediate this issue. Partial fixes in versions 2.0.9 and 2.1.0 do not fully resolve the vulnerability. No vendor advisory was provided, so patch status is based on the vulnerability description.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-16T17:43:17.711Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c9fb7ef31ef0b566f50
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:24:03 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:10:40 PM
Views: 11
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