CVE-2024-7621 in Visual Website Collaboration, Feedback & Project Management Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/12/2024
The Visual Website Collaboration, Feedback & Project Management – Atarim plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the process_wpfeedback_misc_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugins settings which can also be leveraged to gain access to the plugin's settings.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2026
The Visual Website Collaboration plugin for WordPress presents a critical security vulnerability that stems from insufficient access control mechanisms within its core functionality. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.0.2 and represents a clear failure in the plugin's authorization framework. The flaw specifically resides in the process_wpfeedback_misc_options() function which lacks proper capability validation checks. Attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or higher can exploit this weakness to manipulate plugin configurations, fundamentally undermining the security model that WordPress relies upon for user role management and privilege isolation.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control in software systems. This weakness allows unauthorized modification of data through the absence of proper authorization checks that should validate user permissions before permitting administrative operations. The vulnerability operates at the application level where the plugin fails to verify that the requesting user possesses the necessary privileges to modify critical configuration parameters. This represents a classic privilege escalation scenario where lower-privileged users can gain elevated access to plugin management functions that should be restricted to administrators or editors.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple configuration changes, creating potential pathways for more severe attacks within the WordPress ecosystem. An attacker with Subscriber-level access can manipulate plugin settings to redirect traffic, modify user permissions, or establish backdoor access points within the plugin's functionality. The ability to update plugin settings also enables attackers to potentially compromise other aspects of the WordPress installation by leveraging the plugin's integration with core WordPress components. This vulnerability essentially provides a foothold for attackers to expand their influence within the web application environment.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a significant risk to WordPress installations that utilize the Atarim plugin, particularly in environments where multiple user roles exist. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal privileges, making it attractive to attackers who may have gained access through other means. Mitigation strategies should include immediate plugin updates to versions that address the capability check deficiency, along with comprehensive review of user roles and permissions within affected installations. Additionally, implementing network-level monitoring and access controls can help detect unauthorized attempts to modify plugin configurations. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation techniques where adversaries leverage insufficient access control to gain elevated system privileges, making it essential for security teams to implement proper patch management and access control policies.