CVE-2024-6491: 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 mailchimp_api_key_manage 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
CVE-2024-6491 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.10. The vulnerability arises because the mailchimp_api_key_manage function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to set the MailChimp API key. This improper authorization can lead to unauthorized modification of plugin configuration data related to MailChimp integration.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges to modify the MailChimp API key used by the plugin. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the plugin's integration with MailChimp, potentially affecting email marketing configurations. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported, and no known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the jetmonsters vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-6491: 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 mailchimp_api_key_manage 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
CVE-2024-6491 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.10. The vulnerability arises because the mailchimp_api_key_manage function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to set the MailChimp API key. This improper authorization can lead to unauthorized modification of plugin configuration data related to MailChimp integration.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges to modify the MailChimp API key used by the plugin. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the plugin's integration with MailChimp, potentially affecting email marketing configurations. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported, and no known exploits in the wild have been documented.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the jetmonsters vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-03T18:53:33.601Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c04b7ef31ef0b55f006
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:09:11 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:44:14 PM
Views: 10
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