CVE-2024-5863: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in brechtvds Easy Image Collage
The Easy Image Collage plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_image_collage() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to erase all of the content in arbitrary posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5863 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Easy Image Collage WordPress plugin by brechtvds. The ajax_image_collage() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to erase content in arbitrary posts. This affects all versions up to and including 1.13.5. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on data integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to delete content from arbitrary posts, resulting in loss of data integrity and availability. There is no impact on confidentiality reported. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be triggered remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to content deletion. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow updates from the plugin vendor for any forthcoming patches.
CVE-2024-5863: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in brechtvds Easy Image Collage
Description
The Easy Image Collage plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_image_collage() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to erase all of the content in arbitrary posts.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5863 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Easy Image Collage WordPress plugin by brechtvds. The ajax_image_collage() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to erase content in arbitrary posts. This affects all versions up to and including 1.13.5. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on data integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to delete content from arbitrary posts, resulting in loss of data integrity and availability. There is no impact on confidentiality reported. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be triggered remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to content deletion. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users. Follow updates from the plugin vendor for any forthcoming patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-11T14:01:32.884Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf4b7ef31ef0b55d054
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:01:59 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:35:47 PM
Views: 11
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