CVE-2025-1682

Cardealer <= 1.6.4 - Arbitrary Theme Option Update to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation

Description

The Cardealer theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4 due to missing capability check on the 'save_settings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify the default user role.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e337281-f05e-486c-9491-161365af252a?source=cve
https://themeforest.net/item/car-dealer-automotive-wordpress-theme-responsive/8574708
https://webtemplatemasters.com/cardealer/changelog/#v165

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1682?: CVE-2025-1682 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-1682?: To fix CVE-2025-1682, 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-2025-1682 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-1682 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-2025-1682?: CVE-2025-1682 affects ThemeMakers Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions