CVE-2024-5607: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ninjateam GDPR CCPA Compliance & Cookie Consent Banner
The GDPR CCPA Compliance & Cookie Consent Banner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions named ajaxUpdateSettings() in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify the plugin's settings, update page content, send arbitrary emails and inject malicious web scripts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5607 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GDPR CCPA Compliance & Cookie Consent Banner WordPress plugin by ninjateam. The issue arises from the lack of capability checks in several ajaxUpdateSettings() functions in all versions up to 2.7.0. Authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) can exploit this to modify plugin settings, alter page content, send arbitrary emails, and inject malicious web scripts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, reflecting medium severity. No patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can exploit this vulnerability to change plugin settings, manipulate website content, send unauthorized emails, and inject malicious scripts. This could lead to unauthorized data modification and potential further compromise of the affected WordPress site. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to plugin settings. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow updates from ninjateam for any forthcoming patches or official fixes.
CVE-2024-5607: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ninjateam GDPR CCPA Compliance & Cookie Consent Banner
Description
The GDPR CCPA Compliance & Cookie Consent Banner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions named ajaxUpdateSettings() in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify the plugin's settings, update page content, send arbitrary emails and inject malicious web scripts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5607 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GDPR CCPA Compliance & Cookie Consent Banner WordPress plugin by ninjateam. The issue arises from the lack of capability checks in several ajaxUpdateSettings() functions in all versions up to 2.7.0. Authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) can exploit this to modify plugin settings, alter page content, send arbitrary emails, and inject malicious web scripts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, reflecting medium severity. No patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can exploit this vulnerability to change plugin settings, manipulate website content, send unauthorized emails, and inject malicious scripts. This could lead to unauthorized data modification and potential further compromise of the affected WordPress site. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to plugin settings. Avoid granting Subscriber-level or higher access to untrusted users. Follow updates from ninjateam for any forthcoming patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-03T19:26:56.453Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bedb7ef31ef0b55caaa
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:58:08 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:21:01 AM
Views: 12
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