Vulnerability Description
The Platform theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the *_ajax_save_options() function in all versions up to 1.4.4 (exclusive). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pagelines | Platform Theme | < 1.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.sucuri.net/2015/01/security-advisory-vulnerabilities-in-pagelinesplExploitPress/Media CoverageTechnical Description
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/expExploit
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c16fab08-6b2c-433a-910Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-10143?
CVE-2015-10143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Platform theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the *_ajax_save_options() function in all...
How severe is CVE-2015-10143?
CVE-2015-10143 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-10143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pagelines Platform Theme.