TheGem <= 5.10.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Theme Options Update
2025-05-12 00:00
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Vulnerability Overview
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.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 5.10.3.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
External References
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