CVE-2024-43288: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in gVectors Team wpForo Forum
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.3.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43288) in wpForo Forum allows an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization controls by manipulating user-controlled keys. The flaw is categorized under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key). It affects all versions up to 2.3.4. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can bypass authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing unauthorized actions that affect data integrity within the wpForo Forum. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should monitor for updates from gVectors Team and consider restricting access or applying compensating controls where feasible.
CVE-2024-43288: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in gVectors Team wpForo Forum
Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.3.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43288) in wpForo Forum allows an attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization controls by manipulating user-controlled keys. The flaw is categorized under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key). It affects all versions up to 2.3.4. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can bypass authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing unauthorized actions that affect data integrity within the wpForo Forum. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should monitor for updates from gVectors Team and consider restricting access or applying compensating controls where feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-09T09:21:16.286Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165cdcbff5d86104b54f3
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:37 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:37:57 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:24:34 AM
Views: 27
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