Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25367 affects the WordPress CitiLights theme from NooTheme before version 3.7.2. It is a broken access control issue that may allow unauthenticated users to perform an action they should not be authorized to perform. The published impact is limited to integrity, not data theft or service outage.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but timely WordPress maintenance item. Prioritize internet-facing sites using CitiLights below 3.7.2, especially business-critical marketing or real estate sites where unauthorized content or setting changes could create reputational risk.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-862, Missing Authorization, in the noo-citilights WordPress theme. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact. Public sources do not describe the affected endpoint, action, or proof-of-concept details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the NooTheme CitiLights theme below 3.7.2. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected. The source bundle does not identify specific configurations that increase or reduce risk.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is stated in the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated based on the CVSS vector, but public technical detail is limited in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Public data identifies the weakness class and affected version range, but not the vulnerable function or endpoint. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact. Further analysis should start with vendor/Patchstack details and a diff between versions before and after 3.7.2.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the CitiLights theme and record installed versions.
- Update CitiLights to version 3.7.2 or later where available.
- If updating is not possible, check NooTheme or Patchstack guidance for supported mitigations.
- Remove unused or inactive copies of the CitiLights theme from WordPress installations.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the CitiLights theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed theme version is 3.7.2 or later.
- Review WordPress logs for unusual unauthenticated requests once vendor indicators are available.
- Document exceptions where the theme cannot be updated and track vendor guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.