What the vulnerability does
01Description
The CozyStay theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_handler function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary actions.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The CozyStay hotel booking theme for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify data on the site without logging in. This affects all versions up to 1.7.0. Site owners should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data without authentication or user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized changes to hotel bookings, pricing, or other critical site data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the WordPress site; no login required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 19, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated