CVE-2023-39312CWE-862

WordPress Avada theme <= 7.11.1 - Auth. Unrestricted Zip Extraction vulnerability

Critical · published June 19, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple oversight in ThemeFusion Avada could let attackers stroll through your site unchallenged! Think of it like leaving the door to your house wide open because you forgot to lock it — anyone can just wander in, no questions asked! This missing authorization flaw is absolutely devastating; it allows attackers to access sensitive data and perform actions as if they were an authorized user. Imagine them changing settings or even deleting content on your website without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the door to your house wide open because you forgot to lock it — anyone can just wander in, no questions asked! The vulnerability exists due to a lack of proper authorization checks in the Avada theme, impacting versions up to 7.11.1. This means that users without the right permissions could execute actions typically restricted to admin accounts.

What to do

This missing authorization flaw is absolutely devastating; it allows attackers to access sensitive data and perform actions as if they were an authorized user. Imagine them changing settings or even deleting content on your website without breaking a sweat! To safeguard your site, immediately update Avada to the latest version. Regularly audit your user roles and permissions to ensure that unauthorized access is blocked. Additionally, consider implementing additional security measures like web application firewalls to provide an extra layer of protection. You've got this! With these steps, you’ll lock that door tight and keep your site safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00598 · 47.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-06-19T14:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JUN 14:23Z
    WordPress Avada theme <= 7.11.1 - Auth. Unrestricted Zip Extraction vulnerability
    cvelistv5