NetgsmWordPress extension
CVE-2024-4746
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedMissing Authorization vulnerability in netgsm Netgsm netgsm allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Netgsm: from n/a through <= 2.9.32.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceThis is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in netgsm Netgsm (version <= 2.9.32) where incorrectly configured access control security levels allow unauthorized users to access functionality they should not be permitted to use. The vulnerability stems from missing or inadequate authorization checks on certain endpoints or operations.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data
NetgsmWordPress extension
<= 2.9.16CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Determine installed Netgsm Netgsm versionLocate the application version information in the Netgsm Netgsm installation. This is typically found in the software itself, a configuration file, or the about/version section of the application interface. Compare the version number to the affected range (all versions <= 2.9.16).Affected if The installed version is Netgsm Netgsm at version 2.9.16 or lower.
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Identify sensitive endpoints or operationsReview the Netgsm Netgsm application for endpoints or operations that handle sensitive functionality such as user management, data access, configuration changes, or administrative functions. Document which endpoints exist in the application.Affected if Sensitive endpoints or operations exist in the application that should require authorization but may lack proper checks.
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Examine access control security level configurationsLocate and inspect the access control or security level configuration settings within Netgsm Netgsm. Look for settings that control how user permissions and authorization are enforced across different roles or user types.Affected if The access control security level is incorrectly configured or set to a permissive level that does not properly restrict unauthorized users.
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Verify authorization checks on sensitive operationsTest or inspect whether authorization checks are properly enforced when accessing sensitive endpoints or performing privileged operations. This may involve reviewing code, configuration files, or conducting authenticated vs unauthenticated access tests.Affected if Users without proper permissions can access functionality they should not be permitted to use, indicating missing or inadequate authorization checks.
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Review role-based access control (RBAC) implementationExamine how Netgsm Netgsm implements role-based access control. Check if security levels are properly mapped to user roles and if these mappings are correctly enforced on all sensitive endpoints.Affected if The RBAC implementation is missing, incomplete, or allows privilege escalation due to improper security level configurations.
A defender is affected if Netgsm Netgsm version 2.9.16 or lower is installed AND the application has incorrectly configured access control security levels that allow unauthorized users to access restricted functionality.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedImplement proper authorization checks on all sensitive endpoints and correct the access control security level configurations to enforce role-based access controls.
Netgsm plugin version 2.9.33 or later (the first version containing the authorization fix)
- 1. Verify your current Netgsm plugin version by checking the plugin settings or version file
- 2. Backup your entire WordPress installation and database before making any changes
- 3. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins in WordPress admin
- 4. If an update is available for Netgsm plugin, click 'Update Now'
- 5. After updating, verify the plugin version matches or exceeds the fixed release
- 6. Test critical functionality (SMS sending, user authentication flows) to ensure the update does not break existing integrations
- 7. Review user roles and permissions to confirm authorization controls are functioning correctly
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
Fix this in Netgsm
Scoped from the published advisory
- Consultation4.0 h
- Implementation8.0 h
- Testing4.0 h
- Review / QA2.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Primary sourcesPractitioner notes
ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-4746 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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