CVE-2024-32818 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-32818: WordPress MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin <= 1.3.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Realmag777
Product WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF)
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 realmag777 WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF).This issue affects WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF): from n/a through 1.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin through version 1.3.3 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special interaction from the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify metadata or taxonomy data without proper permission checks.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site metadata and taxonomy settings, potentially corrupting content organization or site structure.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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