CVE-2024-7888: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in techlabpro1 Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory Plugin
The Classified Listing – Classified ads & Business Directory Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions like export_forms(), import_forms(), update_fb_options(), and many more in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify forms and various other settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Classified Listing plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in several functions such as export_forms(), import_forms(), and update_fb_options(). This flaw permits authenticated users with low-level privileges (subscriber and above) to perform unauthorized modifications to forms and plugin settings. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to modify forms and various plugin settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the plugin's behavior or data, potentially affecting the integrity and availability of the classified ads and business directory functionalities. The confidentiality impact is limited but present due to unauthorized access to modify settings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to form and settings modifications within the plugin.
CVE-2024-7888: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in techlabpro1 Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory Plugin
Description
The Classified Listing – Classified ads & Business Directory Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions like export_forms(), import_forms(), update_fb_options(), and many more in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify forms and various other settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Classified Listing plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in several functions such as export_forms(), import_forms(), and update_fb_options(). This flaw permits authenticated users with low-level privileges (subscriber and above) to perform unauthorized modifications to forms and plugin settings. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to modify forms and various plugin settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the plugin's behavior or data, potentially affecting the integrity and availability of the classified ads and business directory functionalities. The confidentiality impact is limited but present due to unauthorized access to modify settings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to form and settings modifications within the plugin.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-16T16:01:37.031Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c20b7ef31ef0b5603de
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:44 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:07:43 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:41:02 PM
Views: 15
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