CVE-2024-13769
MEDIUMPuzzles < 4.2.5 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via theme_options_ajax_post_action
Title source: llmDescription
The Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the 'theme_options_ajax_post_action' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts. The developer opted to remove the software from the repository, so an update is not available and it is recommended to find a replacement software.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Scores
CVSS v3
6.4
EPSS
0.0028
EPSS Percentile
19.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-79
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (2)
themerex/puzzles
< 4.2.5
ThemeREX/Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL
< 4.2.4
Published
Feb 12, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026