Access Control Flaw in CodexThemes TheGem for Elementor and WPBakery
CVE-2023-32238
5.4MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 29 December 2025
What is CVE-2023-32238?
A critical access control vulnerability exists in CodexThemes TheGem theme versions prior to 5.8.1.1 for both Elementor and WPBakery. This flaw allows unauthorized users to bypass restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or functionalities. It is essential for users of affected versions to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk and ensure the security of their WordPress sites.

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Affected Version(s)
TheGem (Elementor) < 5.8.1.1
TheGem (WPBakery) < 5.8.1.1
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.4
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 Threat Intelligence