Access Control Vulnerability in Houzez Theme by Favethemes
CVE-2025-53997

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Houzez
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-53997?

The Houzez theme developed by Favethemes is vulnerable to a missing authorization issue that may allow unauthorized users to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data exposure and manipulation, impacting the integrity of the affected instances of Houzez, specifically in versions ranging from n/a through 4.0.4. Proper access control measures are essential to safeguard user data and enhance the overall security posture of WordPress sites utilizing this theme.

Affected Version(s)

Houzez <= 4.0.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/houzez/vu...
vdb-entry

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

Tran Nguyen Bao Khanh (VCI - VNPT Cyber Immunity) (Patchstack Alliance)
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