CVE-2024-38733 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38733: WordPress Meks Video Importer plugin <= 1.0.12 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Meks
Product Meks Video Importer
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 1, 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 Meks Meks Video Importer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Meks Video Importer: from n/a through 1.0.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Meks Video Importer versions up to 1.0.12 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify or disable site functionality. An attacker with a basic user account can alter video import settings or disable the plugin's core features without proper permission validation. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.0.12 to restore proper access controls.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify video importer settings or disable plugin functionality with a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can disrupt video imports or alter plugin behavior, potentially affecting content delivery.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site; no special user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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