What the vulnerability does
01Description
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
PageLines Platform versions before 1.4.4 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. No user interaction or special network access is required. All versions from 0 to 1.4.3 are affected. Update to version 1.4.4 or later immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disable the site without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Your PageLines site is fully compromised if running version 1.4.3 or earlier; attackers can access and alter any data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 25, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
