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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Zegen - Church WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several AJAX endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to import, export, and update theme options.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Zegen Church WordPress theme versions 1.1.9 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special interaction from the victim.
What an attacker can do
Modify site data or settings that should be restricted to administrators or higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter site content, settings, or data depending on which functions lack authorization checks.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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