CVE-2023-26540

WordPress Houzez theme <= 2.7.1 - Privilege Escalation

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through 2.7.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.7.2 or a higher version.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.47%
Affected: Favethemes Houzez
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/houzez/wordpress-houzez-theme-2-7-1-privilege-escalation?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26540?
CVE-2023-26540 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-26540?
To fix CVE-2023-26540: Update to 2.7.2 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-26540 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-26540 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-26540?
CVE-2023-26540 affects Favethemes Houzez.
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