CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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2DescriptionNVD
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajaxApi() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary theme options.
AnalysisAI
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajaxApi() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajaxApi() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary theme options.
Affected ProductsAI
See vendor advisory for affected versions.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.
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