CVE-2024-33588 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-33588: WordPress basepress plugin <= 2.16.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Codesavory
Product Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 29, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in codeSavory Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress.This issue affects Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress: from n/a through 2.16.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BasePress versions up to 2.16.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify or delete content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can change or remove documentation and wiki entries. The vulnerability requires a valid user login but no special interaction from victims.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete knowledge base articles and wiki pages belonging to other users or restricted sections.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can corrupt, deface, or remove critical documentation and knowledge base content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 29, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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