CVE-2025-60097 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-60097: WordPress TheGem Theme <= 5.10.5 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Codexthemes
Product TheGem
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published September 26, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem thegem allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects TheGem: from n/a through <= 5.10.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

TheGem versions up to 5.10.5 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify or disable site functionality. An attacker with low-level access can alter settings or data they should not be able to touch. Update to a version newer than 5.10.5 to restore proper permission enforcement.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or disable site settings and data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can tamper with site configuration or content beyond their intended permissions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-level user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 26, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated