Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-4746 affects the WordPress Netgsm plugin through version 2.9.32. The issue is described as missing authorization and broken access control, with the title also referencing CSRF. Business impact appears limited to unauthorized low-impact changes rather than data theft or service outage.
Executive priority
Handle in normal vulnerability remediation cadence unless the plugin is business-critical or widely deployed. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites with many low-privilege users, because the issue affects integrity and access control.
Technical view
The source bundle maps this to CWE-862 with CVSS 3.1 score 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact. The bundle does not identify a vulnerable endpoint, fixed version, patch details, or proof-of-concept.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the Netgsm plugin installed at version 2.9.32 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited active exploitation. Treat exploitation as unconfirmed. CVSS indicates an authenticated network attacker with low privileges could affect integrity, but operational details are not provided.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete. The sources identify missing authorization, broken access control, affected versions through 2.9.32, CVSS, and Patchstack entries, but not endpoint details, exploit procedure, patch version, or confirmed exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Netgsm plugin and installed version.
- Check Netgsm, WordPress.org, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Upgrade only to a vendor-identified fixed version when available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Limit low-privilege WordPress accounts until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Netgsm is installed on each WordPress property.
- Record plugin versions and flag 2.9.32 or earlier for review.
- Review recent WordPress administrative changes involving Netgsm settings.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance, not assumptions.
- Monitor plugin update notes for the CVE identifier or access-control fix.
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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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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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/netgsm/vulnerability/wordpress-netgsm-plugin-2-9-16-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/netgsm/wordpress-netgsm-plugin-2-9-16-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, CVE · vdb-entry, x_transferred
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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.