CVE-2024-10674: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themehunk Th Shop Mania
The Th Shop Mania theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the th_shop_mania_install_and_activate_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to exploit other vulnerabilities and achieve remote code execution and privilege escalation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10674 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Th Shop Mania WordPress theme affecting all versions up to 1.4.9. The vulnerability arises from the lack of a capability check in the th_shop_mania_install_and_activate_callback() function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to install arbitrary plugins. This unauthorized plugin installation can be leveraged to execute remote code and escalate privileges within the affected WordPress environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided information.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can install arbitrary plugins, which may lead to remote code execution and privilege escalation. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability significantly increases the attack surface by allowing unauthorized plugin installation, potentially enabling further exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or removing the Th Shop Mania theme if possible. Monitor for updates from the themehunk vendor regarding a security patch or official mitigation.
CVE-2024-10674: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themehunk Th Shop Mania
Description
The Th Shop Mania theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the th_shop_mania_install_and_activate_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to exploit other vulnerabilities and achieve remote code execution and privilege escalation.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10674 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Th Shop Mania WordPress theme affecting all versions up to 1.4.9. The vulnerability arises from the lack of a capability check in the th_shop_mania_install_and_activate_callback() function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to install arbitrary plugins. This unauthorized plugin installation can be leveraged to execute remote code and escalate privileges within the affected WordPress environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided information.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can install arbitrary plugins, which may lead to remote code execution and privilege escalation. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability significantly increases the attack surface by allowing unauthorized plugin installation, potentially enabling further exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or removing the Th Shop Mania theme if possible. Monitor for updates from the themehunk vendor regarding a security patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-01T11:08:04.631Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df9b7ef31ef0b591aab
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:49:59 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:54:29 PM
Views: 19
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