Access Control Flaw in HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme by themeton
CVE-2025-31071

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Hotstar – Multi-purpose Business Theme
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-31071?

The HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme by themeton contains a significant access control vulnerability that arises from insufficient authorization checks. This flaw allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive areas of a WordPress site. This issue affects versions of the HotStar theme from n/a through 1.4, making it crucial for users to implement proper security measures and update to secure versions to mitigate possible threats.

Affected Version(s)

HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme <= 1.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/hotstar/v...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tran Nguyen Bao Khanh (VCI - VNPT Cyber Immunity) (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-31071 : Access Control Flaw in HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme by themeton