Vulnerability Report
Theme High Patch path listed CVE-2019-25142

Mesmerize <= 1.6.89 & Materialis <= 1.0.172 - Authenticated Arbitrary Options Update

The Mesmerize & Materialis themes for WordPress are vulnerable to authenticated options change in versions up to, and including,1.6.89 (Mesmerize) and 1.0.172 (Materialis). This is due to 'companion_disable_popup' function only checking the nonce while sending user input to the 'update_option' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted options.

Quick Answer

CVE-2019-25142 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Theme Mesmerize. It affects Versions up to 1.6.89 and is fixed in 1.6.90.

Published
Dec 02, 2019
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
mesmerize
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.6.90, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2019-25142 is tracked for the Theme Mesmerize as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.6.89. Update Mesmerize to 1.6.90 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.6.90
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.6.89
Tracking ID
CVE-2019-25142
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2019-25142
Patched Versions
1.6.90
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.6.89
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