CVE-2024-35716
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Copymatic WordPress plugin that allows unauthorized users to perform actions intended only for authorized users. It affects all WordPress sites running Copymatic plugin versions up to 1.9. The vulnerability enables broken access control where users can bypass intended authorization checks.
💻 Affected Systems
- Copymatic – AI Content Writer & Generator WordPress plugin
📦 What is this software?
Copymatic by Copymatic
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Unauthorized users could access administrative functions, modify plugin settings, or potentially access sensitive user data stored by the plugin.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify plugin configurations, access user-generated content, or perform actions reserved for authenticated users.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and least privilege access, impact would be limited to the WordPress application layer only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.10 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/copymatic/wordpress-copymatic-plugin-1-9-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find Copymatic plugin and click 'Update Now'
4. Verify plugin version is 1.10 or higher
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Copymatic Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate copymatic
Restrict Access via Web Application Firewall
allBlock access to Copymatic plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable WordPress security plugins that monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Copymatic version. If version is 1.9 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get copymatic --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Copymatic plugin version is 1.10 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to Copymatic plugin endpoints
- Unusual user activity from non-admin accounts accessing plugin functions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/copymatic/ endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/copymatic/*" AND user_role!="administrator")