CVE-2024-1047: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeisle Menu Icons by ThemeIsle
Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress with the ThemeIsle SDK are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the register_reference() function in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update options values that allow ThemeIsle to track promotional activities via utm_source.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Multiple WordPress plugins and themes using the ThemeIsle SDK, including Menu Icons by ThemeIsle, suffer from a missing capability check in the register_reference() function. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to update option values that control tracking of promotional activities via utm_source parameters. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify certain plugin option values related to promotional tracking. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity impact is low, as attackers can alter tracking parameters but not execute code or disrupt service. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor ThemeIsle's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access or disabling the affected plugin if feasible to reduce risk.
CVE-2024-1047: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeisle Menu Icons by ThemeIsle
Description
Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress with the ThemeIsle SDK are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the register_reference() function in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update options values that allow ThemeIsle to track promotional activities via utm_source.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Multiple WordPress plugins and themes using the ThemeIsle SDK, including Menu Icons by ThemeIsle, suffer from a missing capability check in the register_reference() function. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to update option values that control tracking of promotional activities via utm_source parameters. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify certain plugin option values related to promotional tracking. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity impact is low, as attackers can alter tracking parameters but not execute code or disrupt service. No known exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor ThemeIsle's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access or disabling the affected plugin if feasible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-29T18:29:02.865Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d1eb7ef31ef0b56e12f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:58 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:28:00 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:32:45 PM
Views: 13
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