CVE-2024-9584 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Image Map Pro WordPress plugin up to version 6.0.20. The plugin's AJAX functions lack proper capability checks, enabling authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to add, update, or delete map projects without appropriate authorization. This can result in unauthorized data modification and potential data loss. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.

An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete map projects within the Image Map Pro plugin. This unauthorized modification can lead to data loss or integrity issues in the affected WordPress sites. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to map project modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them.