CVE-2024-13686: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in vowelweb VW Storefront
The VW Storefront theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vw_storefront_reset_all_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the themes settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13686 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the VW Storefront WordPress theme. The issue arises because the vw_storefront_reset_all_settings() function does not perform capability checks, enabling any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to reset the theme settings. This could lead to unauthorized modification of theme configuration, potentially disrupting site appearance or behavior. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 0.9.9.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of theme settings by authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher. While it does not allow direct data disclosure or denial of service, it can cause unintended changes to the website's theme configuration, which may affect site functionality or user experience.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. As a temporary mitigation, restrict Subscriber-level user capabilities if possible or limit theme reset functionality to trusted roles until a fix is released.
CVE-2024-13686: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in vowelweb VW Storefront
Description
The VW Storefront theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vw_storefront_reset_all_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the themes settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13686 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the VW Storefront WordPress theme. The issue arises because the vw_storefront_reset_all_settings() function does not perform capability checks, enabling any authenticated user with at least Subscriber privileges to reset the theme settings. This could lead to unauthorized modification of theme configuration, potentially disrupting site appearance or behavior. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 0.9.9.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of theme settings by authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher. While it does not allow direct data disclosure or denial of service, it can cause unintended changes to the website's theme configuration, which may affect site functionality or user experience.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. As a temporary mitigation, restrict Subscriber-level user capabilities if possible or limit theme reset functionality to trusted roles until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-23T18:55:10.620Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e67b7ef31ef0b5a00bd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:27 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:34:52 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:56:06 AM
Views: 26
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