What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in p-themes Porto Theme - Functionality porto-functionality allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Porto Theme - Functionality: from n/a through < 3.7.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Porto Theme for WordPress contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify site content they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.7.3. An attacker with a basic user account can alter data through the theme's functionality without proper permission checks. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.7.3 when available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site content or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege user.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized changes to site content, settings, or data by users who should have restricted access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level permissions (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 9, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated