What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Click Mag - Viral WordPress News Magazine/Blog Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to a denial of service due to a missing capability check on the propanel_of_ajax_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary option values on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to delete an option that would create an error on the site and deny service to legitimate users.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Click Mag WordPress theme through version 3.6.0 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify or delete site content and settings they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can escalate their capabilities to perform administrative actions without additional authentication. This affects all installations of the theme up to and including version 3.6.0.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or delete site content and settings with a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter or destroy site content, settings, and functionality without admin approval.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a valid low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., Subscriber or Contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 12, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
