CVE-2024-5324: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in xootix Waitlist Woocommerce ( Back in stock notifier )
Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'import_settings' function in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-5324) involves a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'import_settings' function of various WordPress plugins built on the XootiX Framework, including Waitlist Woocommerce. Authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber or above) can exploit this flaw to alter arbitrary site options, such as enabling user registration and assigning the Administrator role by default to new users. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with minimal privileges to escalate control by modifying site settings to enable new user registrations and assign Administrator roles automatically. This can lead to full site compromise, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, and disruption of service. The vulnerability affects site confidentiality, integrity, and availability severely.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor plugin updates from the vendor and apply any official fixes promptly once released.
CVE-2024-5324: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in xootix Waitlist Woocommerce ( Back in stock notifier )
Description
Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'import_settings' function in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-5324) involves a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'import_settings' function of various WordPress plugins built on the XootiX Framework, including Waitlist Woocommerce. Authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber or above) can exploit this flaw to alter arbitrary site options, such as enabling user registration and assigning the Administrator role by default to new users. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with minimal privileges to escalate control by modifying site settings to enable new user registrations and assign Administrator roles automatically. This can lead to full site compromise, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, and disruption of service. The vulnerability affects site confidentiality, integrity, and availability severely.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor plugin updates from the vendor and apply any official fixes promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-24T16:18:24.858Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6be4b7ef31ef0b55bdc1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:44 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:10:57 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:39:13 PM
Views: 14
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