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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-3204
CVE-2023-3204:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Materialis WordPress theme contains a security vulnerability (CVE-2023-3204) in versions up to and including 1.1.24. The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as subscribers, to perform limited arbitrary options updates on the site (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from missing authorization checks in the companiondisablepopup() function called via an AJAX action. This security flaw enables attackers with basic authentication to modify any option on the site to a numerical value (CVE Mitre).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with minimal permissions (such as subscriber-level access) to modify numerical site options, potentially affecting site configuration and functionality (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.1.30 of the Materialis theme. Users are advised to update to this version or later to protect against this security issue (WordPress Themes).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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