Vulnerability Description
The Zox News theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'backup_options' and 'restore_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, 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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mvpthemes | Zox News | < 3.17.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://themeforest.net/item/zox-news-professional-wordpress-news-magazine-themeProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3f061e7f-6a87-4d4a-9b4Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-11936?
CVE-2024-11936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Zox News theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'backup_options' and 'restore_options...
How severe is CVE-2024-11936?
CVE-2024-11936 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-11936?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mvpthemes Zox News.