CVE-2024-37517 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37517: WordPress Spectra plugin <= 2.13.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Brainstorm Force
Product Spectra
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 Brainstorm Force Spectra allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through 2.13.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Spectra versions up to 2.13.7 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but does not require administrator rights. No confidentiality or availability impact occurs; only data integrity is affected.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify content or settings without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content, potentially defacing pages or changing settings.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 1, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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