Unauthorized Data Modification in AdForest WordPress Theme
CVE-2024-12855

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Adforest
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-12855?

The AdForest theme for WordPress has a security vulnerability that stems from a missing capability check on several AJAX actions, including 'sb_remove_ad'. This issue affects all versions up to and including 5.1.7, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or above to delete posts, attachments, or deactivate licenses without appropriate permissions. It's crucial for users to update their theme to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

AdForest * <= 5.1.7

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://themeforest.net/item/adforest-classified-wordpres...

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

Lucio Sá
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.