Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE concerns older Elegant Themes Extra theme installations for WordPress. Versions before 1.2.4 are reported to allow privilege escalation, meaning a lower-privileged account or interaction could gain more authority than intended. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or proof of active abuse. Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that used the Elegant Themes Extra theme before version 1.2.4. Sites no longer running Extra, or running a fixed later version, are less likely to be affected. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing WordPress site still running Extra before 1.2.4, especially sites with multiple user accounts. The issue is old, but privilege escalation in WordPress can materially increase compromise impact. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Elegant Themes Extra to version 1.2.4 or later.; Confirm the site is not using an abandoned copy of the theme.; Review Elegant Themes guidance for any related product-specific advisories..
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- https://wptavern.com/critical-security-vulnerability-discovered-in-elegant-themes-productsCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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