CVE-2024-3915: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Swift Ideas Swift Framework
The Swift Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the sf_edit_directory_item() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.31. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary posts with arbitrary content. Unfortunately, we did not receive a response from the vendor to send over the vulnerability details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Swift Framework plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the sf_edit_directory_item() function in all versions up to 2.7.31. This lack of authorization verification permits unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary posts with arbitrary content, leading to unauthorized content modification. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-3915 and classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify arbitrary posts on a vulnerable WordPress site using the Swift Framework plugin, potentially defacing content or injecting misleading information. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. This unauthorized modification could undermine content integrity and trustworthiness of the affected site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, site administrators should consider disabling or removing the Swift Framework plugin if possible, or restrict access to the affected functionality through other means such as web application firewalls or custom access controls.
CVE-2024-3915: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Swift Ideas Swift Framework
Description
The Swift Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the sf_edit_directory_item() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.31. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary posts with arbitrary content. Unfortunately, we did not receive a response from the vendor to send over the vulnerability details.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Swift Framework plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the sf_edit_directory_item() function in all versions up to 2.7.31. This lack of authorization verification permits unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary posts with arbitrary content, leading to unauthorized content modification. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-3915 and classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify arbitrary posts on a vulnerable WordPress site using the Swift Framework plugin, potentially defacing content or injecting misleading information. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. This unauthorized modification could undermine content integrity and trustworthiness of the affected site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, site administrators should consider disabling or removing the Swift Framework plugin if possible, or restrict access to the affected functionality through other means such as web application firewalls or custom access controls.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-17T13:26:55.185Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c9fb7ef31ef0b566f5f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:24:19 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 8:02:01 AM
Views: 12
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