CVE-2025-31071 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-31071: WordPress HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme <= 1.4 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Themeton
Product HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published May 16, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in themeton HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects HotStar – Multi-Purpose Business Theme: from n/a through 1.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

HotStar theme versions up to 1.4 lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify data on the site without needing to log in or interact with a user. The vulnerability affects data integrity but not confidentiality or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to site content or settings without admin approval.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no login or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 16, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated