What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Easy Theme Options plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to missing authorization checks in the eto_import_settings function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to import arbitrary plugin settings via the 'eto_import_settings' parameter.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Easy Theme Options versions 1.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify site settings over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and affects the integrity of theme configuration. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.0 when available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify theme settings and options without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter your site's theme configuration, potentially defacing or misconfiguring your site's appearance.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated