What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_reload_nav_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the location of display menus.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Networker WordPress theme through version 1.1.9 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functionality. An unauthenticated attacker can modify site data without permission. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction, making it straightforward to exploit. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.1.9 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data without authentication or permission.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized changes to site content or settings without your knowledge or consent.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated