Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in the HelloAsso WordPress plugin may let a logged-in user perform an action they should not be authorized to perform. Public sources describe limited integrity impact, not data theft or service outage. Treat it as moderate urgency on WordPress sites using HelloAsso through version 1.1.10.
Executive priority
Handle during the next normal vulnerability remediation cycle, faster for public WordPress sites with many user accounts or open registration. This is not currently supported as an emergency exploitation issue by the provided sources, but it can still affect site integrity.
Technical view
CVE-2024-44052 is a CWE-862 Missing Authorization issue in the HelloAsso WordPress plugin through 1.1.10. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, indicating network reachability, low attack complexity, authenticated low-privilege access, no user interaction, and limited integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the HelloAsso plugin at versions through 1.1.10. The CVE source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, required WordPress roles, or default configuration details, so asset inventory and plugin version checks are necessary.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The CVSS vector suggests exploitation would require a logged-in user with low privileges, which raises concern on sites with open registration, many contributors, or shared administrative workflows.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle identifies the weakness class, affected version range, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference, but not vulnerable code paths, role requirements, proof-of-concept availability, or fixed-version details. Avoid assuming broader WordPress compromise without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the HelloAsso plugin and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running HelloAsso versions through 1.1.10.
- Check HelloAsso, WordPress.org, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or vendor remediation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Restrict unnecessary WordPress accounts until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has the HelloAsso plugin installed.
- Verify the installed plugin version against the affected range through 1.1.10.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for the exact remediation status.
- Check WordPress account registration and contributor access policies.
- Review logs for unusual authenticated changes related to HelloAsso-managed workflows.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/helloasso/vulnerability/wordpress-helloasso-plugin-1-1-10-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.