CVE-2024-8269: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in inspireui MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud
The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user registration in all versions up to, and including, 4.15.3. This is due to the plugin not checking that user registration is enabled prior to creating a user account through the register() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create user accounts on sites, even when user registration is disabled and plugin functionality is not activated.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud WordPress plugin suffers from improper access control (CWE-284) due to missing checks on the user registration setting before account creation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to register new user accounts regardless of the site's user registration configuration. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 4.15.3 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can create unauthorized user accounts on affected WordPress sites even when user registration is disabled. This could lead to unauthorized access, potential privilege escalation depending on default roles assigned, and disruption of site operations. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should monitor plugin updates from inspireui and consider disabling or removing the MStore API plugin if user registration control is critical. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented.
CVE-2024-8269: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in inspireui MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud
Description
The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user registration in all versions up to, and including, 4.15.3. This is due to the plugin not checking that user registration is enabled prior to creating a user account through the register() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create user accounts on sites, even when user registration is disabled and plugin functionality is not activated.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud WordPress plugin suffers from improper access control (CWE-284) due to missing checks on the user registration setting before account creation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to register new user accounts regardless of the site's user registration configuration. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 4.15.3 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can create unauthorized user accounts on affected WordPress sites even when user registration is disabled. This could lead to unauthorized access, potential privilege escalation depending on default roles assigned, and disruption of site operations. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should monitor plugin updates from inspireui and consider disabling or removing the MStore API plugin if user registration control is critical. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-28T17:34:13.175Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c24b7ef31ef0b560706
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:48 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:09:53 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:47:25 PM
Views: 20
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