What the vulnerability does
01Description
The DevKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This is due to a missing capability check and missing nonce validation in the DPDEV_install_themes_func() function registered on the wp_ajax_DPDEV_install_themes action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary theme ZIP packages containing PHP files that are extracted into the web-accessible wp-content/themes/ directory, which may make remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
DevKit Pro versions 2.3.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete sensitive data and functionality. An attacker with a basic user account can perform actions restricted to administrators without additional authentication. This affects all data and operations within the plugin.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete sensitive data and perform admin-level actions with a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any registered user can access and modify critical plugin settings, data, and functionality intended only for administrators.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site; no additional user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 2, 2026
CVE published
