What the vulnerability does
01Description
The FoodBakery | Delivery Restaurant Directory WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the foodbakery_var_backup_file_delete, foodbakery_widget_file_delete, theme_option_save, export_widget_settings, ajax_import_widget_data, foodbakery_var_settings_backup_generate, foodbakery_var_backup_file_restore, and theme_option_rest_all functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files, update theme options, export widget options, import widget options, generate backups, restore backups, and reset theme options.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The FoodBakery WordPress theme versions 4.7 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to perform administrative actions they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can read sensitive data, modify site content, and disrupt service. Update to a version newer than 4.7 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify content, and disrupt the site using a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any registered user can access admin functions, compromising data confidentiality, content integrity, and site availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a valid low-privilege user account on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 19, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
