CVE-2024-56271: Missing Authorization in SecureSubmit WP SecureSubmit
Missing Authorization vulnerability in SecureSubmit WP SecureSubmit securesubmit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP SecureSubmit: from n/a through <= 1.5.20.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-56271 affects WP SecureSubmit up to version 1.5.20 and is due to missing authorization checks. This results in incorrect access control, permitting users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be authorized to execute. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction, and impacts integrity only. No patch or vendor advisory is available at this time.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as unauthorized actions may be performed by users with some privileges due to missing authorization checks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploitation in the wild has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in WP SecureSubmit to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation or actions. Monitor for vendor updates regarding an official patch.
CVE-2024-56271: Missing Authorization in SecureSubmit WP SecureSubmit
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in SecureSubmit WP SecureSubmit securesubmit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP SecureSubmit: from n/a through <= 1.5.20.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-56271 affects WP SecureSubmit up to version 1.5.20 and is due to missing authorization checks. This results in incorrect access control, permitting users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be authorized to execute. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction, and impacts integrity only. No patch or vendor advisory is available at this time.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as unauthorized actions may be performed by users with some privileges due to missing authorization checks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploitation in the wild has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in WP SecureSubmit to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation or actions. Monitor for vendor updates regarding an official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-18T19:04:36.271Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd75cee6bfc5ba1df07cf3
Added to database: 04/01/2026, 19:45:18 UTC
Last enriched: 05/01/2026, 07:09:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 29
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