CVE-2024-1771: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in hashthemes Total
The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.59. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to repeat sections on the homepage.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Total WordPress theme (hashthemes) contains a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to 2.1.59. This flaw enables authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to perform unauthorized modifications by repeating sections on the homepage. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can modify homepage sections by repeating them without proper authorization checks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity of homepage content can be altered, potentially affecting site presentation or user experience.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized content changes. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
CVE-2024-1771: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in hashthemes Total
Description
The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.59. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to repeat sections on the homepage.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Total WordPress theme (hashthemes) contains a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to 2.1.59. This flaw enables authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to perform unauthorized modifications by repeating sections on the homepage. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can modify homepage sections by repeating them without proper authorization checks. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity of homepage content can be altered, potentially affecting site presentation or user experience.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized content changes. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-22T17:49:23.421Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d3cb7ef31ef0b56f443
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:45:08 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:19:20 PM
Views: 11
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