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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Accelerate theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the enqueue_scripts() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate the ThemeGrill Demo Importer plugin.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Accelerate versions up to 1.5.3 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Update to version 1.5.4 or later to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Modify content or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.
Potential impact on your site
Low-privilege users can alter content or settings beyond their intended permissions, risking data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.
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