CVE-2023-40001 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40001: WordPress iThemes Sync plugin <= 2.1.13 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Solidwp
Product iThemes Sync
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 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 SolidWP iThemes Sync allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects iThemes Sync: from n/a through 2.1.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

iThemes Sync versions up to 2.1.13 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify site data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress account but no special permissions. An attacker with basic user access can alter content or settings, potentially affecting site integrity.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data or settings without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content, settings, or data through iThemes Sync.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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