CVE-2024-7894: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in andreiigna If Menu – Visibility control for Menus
The If Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of the plugin's license key due to a missing capability check on the 'actions' function in versions up to, and including, 0.19.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify delete or modify the license key.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-7894 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the If Menu – Visibility control for Menus WordPress plugin by andreiigna. Specifically, the 'actions' function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to modify or delete the plugin's license key. This vulnerability affects versions up to 0.19.1. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to integrity (modification of license key) without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify or delete the license key of the If Menu plugin, potentially disrupting license validation or plugin functionality. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity of the license key is compromised, which may affect plugin licensing enforcement.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress admin area and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin files or license keys. Avoid installing or updating to vulnerable versions if possible.
CVE-2024-7894: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in andreiigna If Menu – Visibility control for Menus
Description
The If Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of the plugin's license key due to a missing capability check on the 'actions' function in versions up to, and including, 0.19.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify delete or modify the license key.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7894 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the If Menu – Visibility control for Menus WordPress plugin by andreiigna. Specifically, the 'actions' function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to modify or delete the plugin's license key. This vulnerability affects versions up to 0.19.1. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to integrity (modification of license key) without confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or official fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify or delete the license key of the If Menu plugin, potentially disrupting license validation or plugin functionality. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity of the license key is compromised, which may affect plugin licensing enforcement.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress admin area and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin files or license keys. Avoid installing or updating to vulnerable versions if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-16T19:31:50.212Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c20b7ef31ef0b5603e3
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:44 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:22:12 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:43:03 PM
Views: 17
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