CVE-2024-32792 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-32792: WordPress Hummingbird plugin <= 3.7.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wpmu Dev - Your All-In-One Wordpress Platform
Product Hummingbird
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Hummingbird hummingbird-performance.This issue affects Hummingbird: from n/a through <= 3.7.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Hummingbird WordPress plugin through version 3.7.3 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify site settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but does not require administrator rights. Site owners should update to a version newer than 3.7.3.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site settings or configuration without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter Hummingbird settings, potentially affecting site performance or security configurations.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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