CVE-2024-7429: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in kseaborn Zotpress
The Zotpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the Zotpress_process_accounts_AJAX function in all versions up to, and including, 7.3.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-7429 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Zotpress plugin for WordPress developed by kseaborn. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the Zotpress_process_accounts_AJAX function, enabling authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to reset plugin settings without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 7.3.12. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with Contributor-level permissions or higher can reset the Zotpress plugin settings without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could disrupt plugin 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 Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to plugin settings changes.
CVE-2024-7429: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in kseaborn Zotpress
Description
The Zotpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the Zotpress_process_accounts_AJAX function in all versions up to, and including, 7.3.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7429 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Zotpress plugin for WordPress developed by kseaborn. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the Zotpress_process_accounts_AJAX function, enabling authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to reset plugin settings without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 7.3.12. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and limited impact confined to integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with Contributor-level permissions or higher can reset the Zotpress plugin settings without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could disrupt plugin 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 Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to plugin settings changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-02T16:52:54.903Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c18b7ef31ef0b55fda0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:36 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:23:30 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:08:28 PM
Views: 15
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