CVE-2026-24967
Missing Authorization in AmeliaBooking Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| amelia | ameliabooking | to 1.2.38 (inc) |
| amelia | ameliabooking | 2.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24967 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Amelia plugin versions up to and including 1.2.38. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability is a broken access control issue that allows unauthenticated users to perform actions requiring higher privileges. Such unauthorized access could potentially lead to exposure or manipulation of sensitive data.
While the CVE description and resources do not explicitly mention compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA, broken access control vulnerabilities generally pose risks to data confidentiality and integrity, which are critical aspects of these regulations.
Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with data protection regulations by enabling unauthorized access to protected information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Because of the missing authorization checks, an attacker can perform privileged actions without authentication. However, the vulnerability has a CVSS severity score of 5.3, indicating a low priority and low impact threat.
It is considered unlikely to be actively exploited, but if exploited, it could allow unauthorized access or changes within the Amelia plugin.
Users are advised to update to version 2.0 or later of the Amelia plugin to mitigate this risk.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-24967 vulnerability in the Amelia WordPress plugin, users should update the plugin to version 2.0 or later, where the issue is fixed.
Patchstack offers automated updates specifically for vulnerable plugins to provide rapid protection.
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