wpDataTables - Tables & Table Charts (Premium) <= 6.3.2 - Missing Authorization to DataTable Access & Modification
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-862.
Summary
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate data tables. Please note this only affects the premium version of the plugin.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wpDataTables | wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin | up to 6.3.2 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin VendorwpDataTables Affected up to 6.3.2 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-3821
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3f72-vxqc-2p62
References
More wpDataTables vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-03564 wpDataTables - Tables & Table Charts (Premium) <= 6.3.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2021-08425 wpDataTables before 3.4.1 mishandles order direction for server-side tables, aka… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-39628 WordPress wpDataTables plugin <= 7.4 - SQL Injection vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.3
- TI-2014-07443 SQL injection vulnerability in wpdatatables.php in the wpDataTables plugin 1.5.3 and… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-2021-06490 wpDataTables < 3.4.2 - Improper Access Control leading to Table Data Deletion CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2021-06489 wpDataTables < 3.4.2 - Improper Access Control leading to Table Permission Takeover CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
Sources
- CVE-2024-3821 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-3821 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3f72-vxqc-2p62 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences