Vulnerability Report
Theme Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-27456

Total Theme <= 2.1.19 - Authenticated(Subscriber+) Plugin Activation

The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Plugin Activation due to insufficient capability and nonce checks on the 'activate_plugin' function in versions up to, and including, 2.1.19. This allows any authenticated attacker with subscriber-level capabilities or greater to activate arbitrary plugins already installed on the site.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-27456 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Theme Total. It affects Versions up to 2.1.19 and is fixed in 2.1.20.

Published
Mar 01, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
total
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.1.20, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-27456 is tracked for the Theme Total as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 2.1.19. Update Total to 2.1.20 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.1.20
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.1.19
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-27456
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-27456
Patched Versions
2.1.20
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.1.19
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