ColorMag <= 3.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Installation
Vulnerability Description
The ColorMag theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the plugin_action_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Sean Murphy
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e982d457-29db-468f-88c3-5afe04002dcf?source=cve
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/colormag/3.1.2/functions.php#L237
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=214568%40colormag&new=214568%40colormag&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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