CVE-2024-43256 HIGH

CVE-2024-43256: WordPress Leopard plugin <= 2.0.36 - Subscriber+ Plugin Settings Change vulnerability

Vendor Nouthemes
Product Leopard - WordPress offload media
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published August 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
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:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in nouthemes Leopard - WordPress offload media allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Leopard - WordPress offload media: from n/a through 2.0.36.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Leopard WordPress media offload plugin through version 2.0.36 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify plugin settings or trigger actions they should not have access to, potentially disrupting media handling or site availability. Update to a version newer than 2.0.36.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings or disrupt media offload functionality without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users could alter media offload configuration, causing data loss or service disruption.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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