CVE-2024-9195: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in creativeon WHMCS Client Area for WordPress by WHMpress
The WHMPress - WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the update_settings case in the /admin/ajax.php file in all versions up to, and including, 4.3-revision-3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WHMPress WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the update_settings case of the /admin/ajax.php endpoint. Authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) can update arbitrary options, including changing the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.3-revision-3 and can be exploited to escalate privileges to administrative level on the affected WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges to administrator by modifying site options. This includes changing the default role assigned to new users to administrator and enabling user registration, allowing the attacker to create new admin accounts. This results in full administrative control over the WordPress site, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WHMPress plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-9195: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in creativeon WHMCS Client Area for WordPress by WHMpress
Description
The WHMPress - WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the update_settings case in the /admin/ajax.php file in all versions up to, and including, 4.3-revision-3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WHMPress WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the update_settings case of the /admin/ajax.php endpoint. Authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) can update arbitrary options, including changing the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.3-revision-3 and can be exploited to escalate privileges to administrative level on the affected WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges to administrator by modifying site options. This includes changing the default role assigned to new users to administrator and enabling user registration, allowing the attacker to create new admin accounts. This results in full administrative control over the WordPress site, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the WHMPress plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-25T21:14:08.943Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b43b7ef31ef0b550989
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:37:24 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:45:33 AM
Views: 24
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