CVE-2024-24799 in Box Office Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/26/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WooCommerce WooCommerce Box Office.This issue affects WooCommerce Box Office: from n/a through 1.2.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-24799 represents a critical authorization flaw within the WooCommerce Box Office plugin for WordPress. This missing authorization vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass access controls and perform actions they should not be permitted to execute. The issue specifically affects versions of the WooCommerce Box Office plugin ranging from the initial release through version 1.2.2, indicating a prolonged period during which this security weakness remained unaddressed. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user permissions before executing sensitive operations within the plugin's functionality.
The technical nature of this flaw falls under the category of inadequate access control mechanisms, which is classified as CWE-285 in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog. This weakness occurs when a system fails to properly verify that an actor has sufficient authorization to perform a requested operation. In the context of WooCommerce Box Office, this manifests as the plugin not adequately checking whether a user possesses the necessary administrative privileges or specific permissions before allowing them to access restricted features such as ticket management, event configuration, or revenue reporting. The vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or functionality within the e-commerce platform.
The operational impact of this missing authorization vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to potentially compromising the entire WooCommerce installation. Attackers who exploit this vulnerability can manipulate ticket sales, alter event details, modify pricing structures, and access confidential financial information related to box office operations. This represents a significant risk for businesses relying on WooCommerce for their ticketing and event management needs, as it could lead to revenue loss, data breaches, and operational disruption. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations that handle sensitive customer information or manage high-value events where unauthorized access could result in substantial financial and reputational damage.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should begin with immediate updates to the WooCommerce Box Office plugin to version 1.2.3 or later, which contains the necessary authorization checks. System administrators should also implement comprehensive access control reviews, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to administrative functions within the WooCommerce platform. Additional protective measures include regular security audits of installed plugins, implementing network segmentation to limit access to administrative interfaces, and maintaining detailed logging of administrative activities for monitoring purposes. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar authorization flaws in other components of their web infrastructure. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper authorization mechanisms in e-commerce systems and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation through unauthorized access to administrative functions.