CVE-2024-5331 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-5331: Breakdance <= 1.7.2 - Missing Authorization

Vendor Breakdance
Product Breakdance
Weakness CWE-284
Published August 1, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

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

The Breakdance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to export form submissions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Breakdance versions up to 1.7.1 contain an access control flaw that allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have permission to change. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter content or settings through improper permission checks. The vulnerability requires an existing user account but no additional user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content, settings, or data depending on what Breakdance controls.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 1, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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