CVE-2024-7621: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpfeedback Atarim – Visual Feedback, Review & AI Collaboration
The Visual Website Collaboration, Feedback & Project Management – Atarim plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the process_wpfeedback_misc_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugins settings which can also be leveraged to gain access to the plugin's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Atarim WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check in the process_wpfeedback_misc_options() function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and affects all versions up to 4.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could potentially be leveraged to gain further access or control within the plugin's context. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity of the plugin settings but does not affect 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 a patch or official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual changes in plugin settings. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
CVE-2024-7621: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpfeedback Atarim – Visual Feedback, Review & AI Collaboration
Description
The Visual Website Collaboration, Feedback & Project Management – Atarim plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the process_wpfeedback_misc_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugins settings which can also be leveraged to gain access to the plugin's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Atarim WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check in the process_wpfeedback_misc_options() function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and affects all versions up to 4.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This unauthorized modification could potentially be leveraged to gain further access or control within the plugin's context. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity of the plugin settings but does not affect 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 a patch or official fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual changes in plugin settings. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-08T17:27:46.997Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c1cb7ef31ef0b560025
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:05:56 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:42:46 AM
Views: 9
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