Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Endpoint reachable over network with no auth (AV:N/PR:N); impact is write-only with no data exposure or availability loss, consistent with a broken access control allowing unauthorized modifications.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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Missing Authorization vulnerability in themebeez Fascinate fascinate allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Fascinate: from n/a through <= 1.1.5.
AnalysisAI
Unauthenticated broken access control in the Fascinate WordPress theme by themebeez (versions through 1.1.5) permits remote attackers to exploit incorrectly configured capability checks, resulting in unauthorized write-level actions on affected WordPress installations. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms no authentication or user interaction is required, with impact limited to integrity (I:L). …
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| Exploitation | The target WordPress site must have the Fascinate theme by themebeez active at version 1.1.5 or earlier. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 5.3 Medium score is driven by unauthenticated network reachability (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) but is bounded by a limited integrity-only impact (I:L, C:N, A:N), meaning successful exploitation cannot exfiltrate data or cause downtime - only unauthorized modifications. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An unauthenticated attacker discovers a WordPress site running the Fascinate theme by querying public indicators (e.g., HTTP response headers, page source theme references) and sends a crafted HTTP POST or GET request directly to the vulnerable AJAX or REST endpoint exposed by the theme. Because the missing authorization check is not enforced, the server executes the restricted action - such as modifying a theme option or triggering an administrative function - without validating the caller's identity or role. |
| Remediation | Check for a Fascinate theme update beyond version 1.1.5 via the WordPress admin dashboard (Appearance > Themes > Update) or directly from the themebeez distribution channel. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Same weakness CWE-862 – Missing Authorization
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EUVD-2026-43397