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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-41805 is a missing authorization issue in Brainstorm Force Starter Templates and Premium Starter Templates for WordPress through version 3.2.5. An authenticated user could perform an action they should not be allowed to perform, creating integrity risk. The provided sources do not describe data theft or service outage impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress remediation item. It is not reported as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but it can affect site integrity where vulnerable plugin versions remain installed and low-privileged accounts exist.
Technical view
The CVE is mapped to CWE-862 and scored CVSS 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact. Affected products are Brainstorm Force Premium Starter Templates and Starter Templates, package astra-sites, through 3.2.5.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running the affected Brainstorm Force Starter Templates or Premium Starter Templates plugin versions through 3.2.5. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs some authenticated access, so public self-registration, weak role management, or many low-privileged users increase concern.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle does not state active exploitation, and KEV is false. Patchstack entries exist, but the bundle does not provide exploit details, vulnerable endpoints, or a fixed version. Treat this as an authenticated integrity-risk issue until vendor guidance confirms remediation details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for product, version ceiling, CWE, and CVSS interpretation. It is incomplete for vulnerable function, exploit maturity, fixed release, and concrete compensating controls. Avoid claiming exploitation or a specific patch version without additional vendor-sourced confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Starter Templates and Premium Starter Templates installations.
- Prioritize any installation running versions through 3.2.5.
- Check Brainstorm Force and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or vendor mitigations.
- Limit low-privileged WordPress accounts until remediation is confirmed.
- Remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name, slug, and version on each WordPress site.
- Review whether untrusted users can authenticate to affected sites.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance before closure.
- Check recent site changes for unauthorized content or configuration modifications.
- Document exceptions where affected plugins remain installed.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/astra-pro-sites/wordpress-premium-starter-templates-plugin-3-2-5-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/astra-sites/wordpress-starter-templates-plugin-3-2-5-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference · vdb-entry
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