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ThemeHunk CVE-2025-30990

| EUVDEUVD-2025-17233 MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2025-06-06 audit@patchstack.com
4.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate as low-privileged user
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request to vulnerable endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authorization check
  4. Execution
    Modify menu settings or data
  5. Impact
    Impact integrity of site

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Requires a valid WordPress user account with at least subscriber-level privileges. The vulnerability is present in the ThemeHunk plugin versions up to 1.1.1. No special configuration is needed beyond having the plugin installed and activated.

Impact

CVSS 3.1 score 4.3 (Medium) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N indicates low risk: requires low-privileged authentication, no user interaction, and only low integrity impact. EPSS score is 0.05% (low probability of exploitation). No KEV listing or public exploit identified. The vulnerability is not actively exploited and has low real-world risk despite being network-accessible.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An authenticated attacker with subscriber-level access sends a crafted request to a vulnerable endpoint in the ThemeHunk plugin, bypassing authorization checks to modify menu settings or other data, potentially defacing the site or altering navigation.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 26, 2026

Missing authorization in ThemeHunk plugin for WordPress allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to exploit incorrectly configured access controls, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of settings or data. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.1.1, with no public exploit or active exploitation reported.

RemediationAI

Update ThemeHunk plugin to version 1.1.2 or later, as per vendor advisory. No workarounds are documented; ensure proper access control configurations and review user roles. The advisory URL is https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/themehunk-megamenu-plus/vulnerability/wordpress-themehunk-1-1-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability

Affected VersionsENISA

ThemeHunk n/a ≤1.1.1

Affected Packages

euvd themehunk no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability is a Missing Authorization (CWE-862) in the ThemeHunk plugin, which is a WordPress plugin for mega menus. The CPE indicates the affected product is themehunk:mega_menu for WordPress. The root cause is that the plugin fails to properly enforce access control checks on certain functionality, allowing users with low privileges (e.g., subscribers) to perform actions intended for higher-privileged users.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
vuln.today AI 4.3 MEDIUM

PR:L due to required authentication; low integrity impact only.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 NVD
5.4 (MEDIUM) 4.3 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Jun 06, 2025 - 13:15 cve.org
MEDIUM 4.3
CVE Published
Jun 06, 2025 - 13:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThemeHunk ThemeHunk allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects ThemeHunk: from n/a through 1.1.1.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThemeHunk ThemeHunk should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-30990, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 84% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche WordPress plugin
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

22
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +22
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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