CVE-2024-6489: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in jetmonsters Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks
The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the get_google_api_key function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to set the MailChimp API key.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the get_google_api_key function. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or above to set the MailChimp API key without proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.0.10. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting the potential for unauthorized modification of plugin data but no direct confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can modify the MailChimp API key used by the plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in plugin behavior or integration with MailChimp services. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. The vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation beyond the Contributor role but does permit unauthorized configuration changes.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting Contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor communications for updates on official patches or fixes.
CVE-2024-6489: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in jetmonsters Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks
Description
The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the get_google_api_key function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to set the MailChimp API key.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the get_google_api_key function. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or above to set the MailChimp API key without proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.0.10. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting the potential for unauthorized modification of plugin data but no direct confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can modify the MailChimp API key used by the plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in plugin behavior or integration with MailChimp services. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. The vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation beyond the Contributor role but does permit unauthorized configuration changes.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting Contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor communications for updates on official patches or fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-03T18:48:41.173Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c04b7ef31ef0b55f002
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:09:05 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:04:59 AM
Views: 9
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