CVE-2024-38740 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38740: WordPress Packlink PRO shipping module plugin <= 3.4.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Packlink Shipping S.l.
Product Packlink PRO shipping module
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Packlink Shipping S.L. Packlink PRO shipping module allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Packlink PRO shipping module: from n/a through 3.4.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Packlink PRO shipping module through version 3.4.6 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify shipping data and settings they should not access. An attacker with a basic user account can alter integrity of shipping operations without administrative approval. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but no additional user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify shipping data and settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter shipping configurations, potentially disrupting order fulfillment and causing data integrity issues.

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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