Total <= 2.1.59 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sections Update
Vulnerability Description
The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.59. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to repeat sections on the homepage.
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:
- Krzysztof Zając
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/26b64ae3-5839-47d5-9c65-7c595bb18e6c?source=cve
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/total/2.1.59/inc/customizer/customizer-functions.php#L112
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=219020%40total%2F2.1.60&old=216973%40total%2F2.1.59
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