CVE-2024-4280: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in videousermanuals White Label CMS
The White Label CMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reset_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset plugin settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The White Label CMS plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in its reset_plugin function in all versions up to and including 2.7.3. This lack of authorization verification enables unauthenticated attackers to reset the plugin's settings, constituting an unauthorized modification of data. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-4280 and classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can reset the plugin settings, which constitutes unauthorized modification of data (integrity impact). There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. This could disrupt the intended configuration of the plugin but does not directly lead to data disclosure or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WordPress installation and monitor for unusual activity related to the White Label CMS plugin. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks. Apply updates promptly once a vendor patch is available.
CVE-2024-4280: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in videousermanuals White Label CMS
Description
The White Label CMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reset_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset plugin settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The White Label CMS plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in its reset_plugin function in all versions up to and including 2.7.3. This lack of authorization verification enables unauthenticated attackers to reset the plugin's settings, constituting an unauthorized modification of data. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-4280 and classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can reset the plugin settings, which constitutes unauthorized modification of data (integrity impact). There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. This could disrupt the intended configuration of the plugin but does not directly lead to data disclosure or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the WordPress installation and monitor for unusual activity related to the White Label CMS plugin. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks. Apply updates promptly once a vendor patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-26T22:11:03.486Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b86b7ef31ef0b5563c3
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:10 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:03:47 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:39:07 AM
Views: 12
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