CVE-2024-2543 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-2543: Plugin Permalink <= 2.4.3.1 - Missing Authorization via get_uri_editor

Vendor Mbis
Product Permalink Manager Lite
Weakness CWE-639 · IDOR
Published April 9, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_uri_editor' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the permalinks of all posts.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Permalink Manager Lite versions up to 2.4.3.1 contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to access sensitive information they should not be able to view. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special privileges. An attacker with low-level access can read data that should be restricted to administrators or other users.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information restricted to other users or administrators.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized disclosure of restricted data to authenticated users with basic access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 9, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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