Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects WordPress sites using the Themify Ultra theme through version 7.3.5. A logged-in user could gain higher privileges, potentially leading to site takeover, data exposure, content changes, or service disruption.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites, especially those with many user accounts. The issue can convert limited account access into broader site compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2023-46145 is an improper privilege management issue in Themify Ultra. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running affected Themify Ultra versions where an attacker can authenticate with a low-privileged account.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Risk remains high because exploitation requires only authenticated low-privileged access and no user interaction.
Researcher notes
The source bundle contains a version inconsistency: Patchstack’s URL references 7.3.3, while the CVE description says through 7.3.5. No patch version or exploit details are provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Themify Ultra.
- Check Themify and Patchstack guidance for the fixed version.
- Update affected installations when vendor guidance confirms a safe release.
- Restrict or remove unnecessary WordPress user accounts.
- Monitor for unexpected administrator accounts or role changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Themify Ultra is installed and active.
- Record the installed Themify Ultra version on each site.
- Treat versions through 7.3.5 as affected per the CVE record.
- Review WordPress user-role changes after the exposure window.
- Check logs for suspicious authenticated administrative actions.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Privilege Management
Improper Privilege Management represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.