EUVD-2026-64808
GHSA-mww2-cm7j-fqfv
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Unauthenticated network privilege escalation to admin with no user interaction warrants AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, and administrative takeover yields full C/I/A impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Jawn <= 1.4.2 versions.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in the Jawn WordPress theme (versions ≤ 1.4.2, by mvpthemes) allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to elevate their privileges within a WordPress site, per a Patchstack advisory. The flaw is rooted in incorrect privilege assignment (CWE-266) and carries a CVSS 9.8, implying an attacker can reach administrator-level control without credentials or user interaction. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The target site must have the Jawn theme (mvpthemes) installed and active at version 1.4.2 or earlier and be reachable over the network. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The supplied CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.8) describes the worst-case profile: network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated, no user interaction, with full impact - consistent with unauthenticated privilege escalation to admin. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | No vendor-released patch version is identified at time of analysis - the input lists affected versions up to 1.4.2 but does not name a fixed release, so administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/jawn/vulnerability/wordpress-jawn-theme-1-4-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability) and the mvpthemes vendor page for an update newer than 1.4.2 and upgrade as soon as one is published. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, disable the Jawn WordPress theme (versions 1.4.2 and earlier) on all affected WordPress installations and replace it with a verified-secure alternative theme; simultaneously audit your entire WordPress infrastructure to identify all instances running this vulnerable version. …
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Same weakness CWE-266 – Incorrect Privilege Assignment
View allSame technique Privilege Escalation
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