What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP Radio – Worldwide Online Radio Stations Directory for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to import radio stations, remove countries, and modify the plugin's settings, which can lead to Cross-Site Scripting, tracked separately in CVE-2024-1041.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Radio versions 3.1.9 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify or view data they should not access. The vulnerability affects multiple components and can impact site confidentiality and integrity. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.1.9.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read or modify radio station data and settings without proper permission checks.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can access or alter radio station directory content, potentially disrupting service or exposing sensitive configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (subscriber or contributor level).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 10, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
