CVE-2024-1388: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpmoose Yuki
The Yuki theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reset_customizer_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to reset the theme's settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1388 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Yuki theme for WordPress by wpmoose. The reset_customizer_options() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or above to reset theme settings. This issue affects all versions up to and including 1.3.13. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and does not require user interaction. It impacts integrity but not confidentiality or availability, reflected in a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can reset the theme's customizer settings without authorization. This could lead to unwanted changes in site appearance or configuration but does not expose confidential data or disrupt service availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for unauthorized changes to theme settings. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to authenticated users.
CVE-2024-1388: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpmoose Yuki
Description
The Yuki theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reset_customizer_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to reset the theme's settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1388 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Yuki theme for WordPress by wpmoose. The reset_customizer_options() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or above to reset theme settings. This issue affects all versions up to and including 1.3.13. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and does not require user interaction. It impacts integrity but not confidentiality or availability, reflected in a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can reset the theme's customizer settings without authorization. This could lead to unwanted changes in site appearance or configuration but does not expose confidential data or disrupt service availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for unauthorized changes to theme settings. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T22:06:25.509Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d2db7ef31ef0b56ea55
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:00:20 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 4:56:12 PM
Views: 11
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