Vulnerability Report
Theme Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-43974

ReviveNews <= 1.0.2 - Missing Authorization via revivenews_install_and_activate_plugins()

The ReviveNews theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the revivenews_install_and_activate_plugins() function in versions up to, and including, 1.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate plugins.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-43974 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Theme ReviveNews. It affects Versions up to 1.0.2 and is fixed in 1.0.3.

Published
Aug 28, 2024
Last Updated
Sep 04, 2024
Slug
revivenews
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.0.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-43974 is tracked for the Theme ReviveNews as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.0.2. Update ReviveNews to 1.0.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.0.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.0.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-43974
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-43974
Patched Versions
1.0.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.0.2
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