The QAEngine theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.4 via the 'class-ae-users.php' file and 'ae-sync-user' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to gain access to an administrative account.
This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Privilege Escalation issue affecting the Theme QAEngine. It affects Versions up to 1.4 and is fixed in 1.5.
the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Theme QAEngine as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.4. Update QAEngine to 1.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Theme |
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| Software Slug |
qaengine
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| CVE | No linked CVE entry. |
| Patched Versions |
1.5
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 1.4
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