CVE-2024-5864: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in brechtvds Easy Affiliate Links
The Easy Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the eafl_reset_settings AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5864 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Easy Affiliate Links WordPress plugin by brechtvds. The issue arises from the lack of a capability check on the eafl_reset_settings AJAX action, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to reset plugin settings. This can lead to unauthorized modification of plugin configuration. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.7.3 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to reset the plugin's settings without authorization. This impacts the integrity of the plugin's configuration but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to plugin settings. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-5864: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in brechtvds Easy Affiliate Links
Description
The Easy Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the eafl_reset_settings AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5864 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Easy Affiliate Links WordPress plugin by brechtvds. The issue arises from the lack of a capability check on the eafl_reset_settings AJAX action, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to reset plugin settings. This can lead to unauthorized modification of plugin configuration. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.7.3 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). No known exploits in the wild or vendor patches are currently documented.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to reset the plugin's settings without authorization. This impacts the integrity of the plugin's configuration but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to plugin settings. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-11T14:11:26.120Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf4b7ef31ef0b55d058
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:02:05 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:12:29 AM
Views: 9
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