CVE-2024-13655

Flex Mag - Responsive WordPress News Theme <= 3.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Option Deletion

Description

The Flex Mag - Responsive WordPress News Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of service due to a missing capability check on the propanel_of_ajax_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary option values on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to delete an option that would create an error on the site and deny service to legitimate users.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: MVPThemes Flex Mag - Responsive WordPress News Theme
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13655?
CVE-2024-13655 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13655?
To fix CVE-2024-13655, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-13655 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13655 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-2024-13655?
CVE-2024-13655 affects MVPThemes Flex Mag - Responsive WordPress News Theme.
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