CVE-2024-43981: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in AyeCode – WP Business Directory Plugins GeoDirectory
Missing Authorization vulnerability in AyeCode – WP Business Directory Plugins GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.3.70.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in GeoDirectory by AyeCode involves missing authorization checks, enabling users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be authorized to do. It affects versions up to 2.3.70 and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized actions that can be performed by users with some privileges, potentially leading to integrity issues. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. Since no known exploits exist in the wild, the immediate risk appears moderate but should be monitored.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations in GeoDirectory to minimize exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-43981: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in AyeCode – WP Business Directory Plugins GeoDirectory
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in AyeCode – WP Business Directory Plugins GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.3.70.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in GeoDirectory by AyeCode involves missing authorization checks, enabling users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be authorized to do. It affects versions up to 2.3.70 and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by the vendor, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized actions that can be performed by users with some privileges, potentially leading to integrity issues. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. Since no known exploits exist in the wild, the immediate risk appears moderate but should be monitored.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations in GeoDirectory to minimize exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-18T21:57:10.849Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165decbff5d86104b625f
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:54 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:37:03 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 12:02:23 PM
Views: 49
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