CVE-2024-56271 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-56271: WordPress WP SecureSubmit plugin <= 1.5.20 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Securesubmit
Product WP SecureSubmit
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 7, 2025
Last update April 28, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in SecureSubmit WP SecureSubmit securesubmit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP SecureSubmit: from n/a through <= 1.5.20.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP SecureSubmit versions 1.5.20 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter information through the plugin without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and requires an active user account to exploit.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings in the plugin without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter plugin data or settings, potentially compromising form submissions or site configuration.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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