CVE-2024-9364: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress
The SendGrid for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_mailplus_clear_logs' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's log files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The SendGrid for WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'wp_mailplus_clear_logs' function in all versions up to 1.4. This allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to delete the plugin's log files, resulting in unauthorized loss of data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low impact on confidentiality and availability but limited impact on integrity due to log deletion. No patch or official fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability permits authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete SendGrid plugin log files without authorization. This can hinder forensic investigations or auditing by removing historical log data. There is no direct impact on system confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories regarding a patch or official mitigation.
CVE-2024-9364: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress
Description
The SendGrid for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_mailplus_clear_logs' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's log files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The SendGrid for WordPress plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'wp_mailplus_clear_logs' function in all versions up to 1.4. This allows any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to delete the plugin's log files, resulting in unauthorized loss of data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low impact on confidentiality and availability but limited impact on integrity due to log deletion. No patch or official fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability permits authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete SendGrid plugin log files without authorization. This can hinder forensic investigations or auditing by removing historical log data. There is no direct impact on system confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories regarding a patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-30T19:50:23.489Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b4bb7ef31ef0b550fc6
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:40:24 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:45:41 AM
Views: 11
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