WordPress Total theme <= 2.1.19 - Authenticated Arbitrary Plugin Activation
CVE-2023-27456

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Total
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2024

What is CVE-2023-27456?

A critical vulnerability affecting the HashThemes Total WordPress theme arises from missing authorization, which permits exploitation of incorrectly configured access control settings. This flaw allows unauthorized users to activate plugins without proper permissions, posing significant risks to WordPress sites relying on this theme. The vulnerability is present in Total versions ranging from an unspecified release up to 2.1.19, emphasizing the need for urgent security measures for affected installations.

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Affected Version(s)

Total <= 2.1.19

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/total/vul...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dave Jong (Patchstack)
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