Vulnerability Report
Theme High Patch path listed CVE-2024-22303

Houzez <= 3.2.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation

The Houzez theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This is due to the houzez_ajax_password_reset function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to reseting a password. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to gain administrative access to vulnerable sites.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-22303 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Privilege Escalation issue affecting the Theme Houzez. It affects Versions up to 3.2.4 and is fixed in 3.3.0.

Published
Sep 17, 2024
Last Updated
Oct 04, 2024
Slug
houzez
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.3.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-22303 is tracked for the Theme Houzez as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 3.2.4. Update Houzez to 3.3.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Privilege Escalation
Primary Fixed Version
3.3.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.2.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-22303
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-22303
Patched Versions
3.3.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.2.4
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