CVE-2024-54384 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-54384: WordPress Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks plugin <= 2.8.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Anh Tran
Product Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 16, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Anh Tran Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks falcon allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks: from n/a through <= 2.8.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Falcon WordPress plugin versions 2.8.3 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify site settings or data that should be restricted to administrators. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special interaction from other users.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify WordPress settings or data restricted to administrators.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site configuration, potentially affecting site functionality or content integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 16, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated