CVE-2024-33908 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-33908: WordPress WidgetKit plugin <= 2.5.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Themesgrove
Product WidgetKit
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published May 6, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Themesgrove WidgetKit.This issue affects WidgetKit: from n/a through 2.5.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WidgetKit through version 2.5.0 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires no special access or user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.5.0 to prevent unauthorized modifications.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter site content or settings without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 6, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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