CVE-2024-50459
CWE-862Published: October 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Hossni Mubarak AidWP wp-stripe-donation allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects AidWP: from n/a through <= 3.2.3.
Risk Analysis
The AidWP plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit misconfigured access controls. This critical flaw could lead to unauthorized actions within the plugin's scope.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Update the AidWP plugin to a version later than 3.2.3 to restore proper authorization checks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-50459 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-50459 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts