CVE-2024-6012: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in stylemix Cost Calculator Builder
The Cost Calculator Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'embed-create-page' and 'embed-insert-pages' functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary posts and append arbitrary content to existing posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-6012 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the stylemix Cost Calculator Builder WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to enforce capability checks on the 'embed-create-page' and 'embed-insert-pages' functions, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to create arbitrary posts and modify existing posts by appending content. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.2.12. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor or in the advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can create new posts or append arbitrary content to existing posts within a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin. This could lead to unauthorized content injection or modification, potentially impacting site integrity. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported.
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 limit Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for unauthorized content changes related to the Cost Calculator Builder plugin. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to authenticated users. Follow vendor updates for any forthcoming patches.
CVE-2024-6012: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in stylemix Cost Calculator Builder
Description
The Cost Calculator Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'embed-create-page' and 'embed-insert-pages' functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary posts and append arbitrary content to existing posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-6012 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the stylemix Cost Calculator Builder WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to enforce capability checks on the 'embed-create-page' and 'embed-insert-pages' functions, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to create arbitrary posts and modify existing posts by appending content. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.2.12. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on integrity. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor or in the advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can create new posts or append arbitrary content to existing posts within a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin. This could lead to unauthorized content injection or modification, potentially impacting site integrity. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No known exploits have been reported.
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 limit Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for unauthorized content changes related to the Cost Calculator Builder plugin. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to authenticated users. Follow vendor updates for any forthcoming patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-14T17:02:30.798Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bfab7ef31ef0b55d3fc
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:04:58 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:41:59 AM
Views: 7
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