CVE-2023-39922 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-39922: WordPress Avada theme <= 7.11.1 - Authenticated Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Themefusion
Product Avada
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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 ThemeFusion Avada.This issue affects Avada: from n/a through 7.11.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Avada theme versions up to 7.11.1 lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify site settings or data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction from the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site configuration or content, potentially defacing the site or changing critical settings.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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