CVE-2024-7836: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in themifyme Themify Builder
The Themify Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post duplication due to missing checks on the duplicate_page_ajaxify function in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to duplicate and view private or draft posts created by other users that otherwise shouldn't be accessible to them.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-7836 is an authorization vulnerability in the Themify Builder WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 7.6.1. The vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks in the duplicate_page_ajaxify function, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to duplicate and access private or draft posts of other users. This improper access control flaw is categorized under CWE-863. The CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity impact primarily due to limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. No vendor patch or advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can duplicate and view private or draft posts authored by other users, violating confidentiality controls within the WordPress environment. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive content. There is no reported impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 consider disabling or limiting the use of the Themify Builder plugin's duplication features. Monitor for vendor updates or security advisories regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-7836: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in themifyme Themify Builder
Description
The Themify Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post duplication due to missing checks on the duplicate_page_ajaxify function in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to duplicate and view private or draft posts created by other users that otherwise shouldn't be accessible to them.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7836 is an authorization vulnerability in the Themify Builder WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 7.6.1. The vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks in the duplicate_page_ajaxify function, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to duplicate and access private or draft posts of other users. This improper access control flaw is categorized under CWE-863. The CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity impact primarily due to limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. No vendor patch or advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can duplicate and view private or draft posts authored by other users, violating confidentiality controls within the WordPress environment. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive content. There is no reported impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 consider disabling or limiting the use of the Themify Builder plugin's duplication features. Monitor for vendor updates or security advisories regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-15T11:22:24.452Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c20b7ef31ef0b560342
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:44 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:07:09 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:50 PM
Views: 8
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