CVE-2023-46145 HIGH

CVE-2023-46145: WordPress Themify Ultra theme <= 7.3.5 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Themify
Product Themify Ultra
Weakness CWE-269
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Themify Themify Ultra allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Themify Ultra: from n/a through 7.3.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Themify Ultra versions up to 7.3.5 contain a privilege management flaw that allows authenticated users with low-level access to perform actions reserved for administrators. An attacker with a standard user account can read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service without requiring additional interaction. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the site using a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any registered user can escalate their permissions and access admin functions, compromising site integrity and confidentiality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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