CVE-2024-54311 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-54311: WordPress Mark New Posts plugin <= 7.5.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor I.lychkov
Product Mark New Posts
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 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 i.lychkov Mark New Posts mark-new-posts allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Mark New Posts: from n/a through <= 7.5.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Mark New Posts versions 7.5.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify site content or disable features without proper permission. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction from other users.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or disable site content and features without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter posts and plugin settings, potentially disrupting site functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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