CVE-2023-32129 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-32129: WordPress Editorialmag theme <= 1.1.9 - Authenticated Arbitrary Plugin Activation

Vendor Sparkle Wp

Product Editorialmag

Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization

Published May 17, 2024

Last update April 28, 2026

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CVSS base score

4.3/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity Low

Privileges required Low

User interaction None

Confidentiality None

Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Sparkle WP Editorialmag editorialmag.This issue affects Editorialmag: from n/a through 1.1.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Editorialmag through version 1.1.9 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter data integrity without administrative approval. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but no additional user interaction. Update to a version newer than 1.1.9 to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify content or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to site content or configuration by users with limited intended permissions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Valid login account with low-level privileges; network access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published

April 28, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32129 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html AskarLabs — CWE-862 write-up Missing Authorization

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