CVE-2024-9187: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in adamskaat Read more By Adam
The Read more By Adam plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the deleteRm() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete read more buttons.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9187 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Read more By Adam WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.1.8. The deleteRm() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to delete 'read more' buttons. This improper access control issue is categorized under CWE-862 and results in unauthorized modification of plugin content elements. The CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 reflects a network attack vector with low privileges required and no user interaction needed, causing limited integrity impact without confidentiality or availability loss.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete 'read more' buttons in the plugin, leading to unauthorized modification of site content elements. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The integrity of the affected plugin's content presentation is compromised.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to 'read more' buttons. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow updates from the plugin vendor for a security patch.
CVE-2024-9187: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in adamskaat Read more By Adam
Description
The Read more By Adam plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the deleteRm() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete read more buttons.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9187 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Read more By Adam WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.1.8. The deleteRm() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to delete 'read more' buttons. This improper access control issue is categorized under CWE-862 and results in unauthorized modification of plugin content elements. The CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 reflects a network attack vector with low privileges required and no user interaction needed, causing limited integrity impact without confidentiality or availability loss.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete 'read more' buttons in the plugin, leading to unauthorized modification of site content elements. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The integrity of the affected plugin's content presentation is compromised.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to 'read more' buttons. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow updates from the plugin vendor for a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-25T20:30:23.076Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b41b7ef31ef0b54fd23
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:01 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:24:50 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:54:38 AM
Views: 17
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