CVE-2024-56243 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-56243: WordPress WPSSO Core plugin <= 18.18.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Js Morisset
Product WPSSO Core
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 2, 2025
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 Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Morisset WPSSO Core wpsso allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WPSSO Core: from n/a through <= 18.18.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPSSO Core contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive information they should not access. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 18.18.1. An attacker with a basic user account can view data that is normally restricted to higher-privilege roles, potentially exposing private site information.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information restricted to higher-privilege users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can access private or restricted data, risking exposure of site configuration or user information.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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