CVE-2024-6709: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in kp4coder Sync Post With Other Site
The Sync Post With Other Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'sps_add_update_post' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create new draft posts and update existing posts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-6709 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Sync Post With Other Site WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.6). The issue arises because the 'sps_add_update_post' function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber or higher) to create and modify posts unauthorizedly. This vulnerability impacts data integrity by allowing unauthorized content modification but does not affect confidentiality or availability. No vendor-provided patch or advisory is currently available, and no exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can create new draft posts and update existing posts without proper authorization. This compromises the integrity of the WordPress site content but does not impact confidentiality or availability. The medium CVSS score (4.3) reflects this limited scope of impact.
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 individuals only and monitor for unauthorized content changes. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-6709: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in kp4coder Sync Post With Other Site
Description
The Sync Post With Other Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'sps_add_update_post' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to create new draft posts and update existing posts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-6709 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Sync Post With Other Site WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.6). The issue arises because the 'sps_add_update_post' function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber or higher) to create and modify posts unauthorizedly. This vulnerability impacts data integrity by allowing unauthorized content modification but does not affect confidentiality or availability. No vendor-provided patch or advisory is currently available, and no exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can create new draft posts and update existing posts without proper authorization. This compromises the integrity of the WordPress site content but does not impact confidentiality or availability. The medium CVSS score (4.3) reflects this limited scope of impact.
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 individuals only and monitor for unauthorized content changes. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-11T22:49:40.823Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c0ab7ef31ef0b55f4bf
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:59:30 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:02:44 PM
Views: 12
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