CVE-2024-2962: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in codesupplyco Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode
The Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_reload_nav_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the location of display menus.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-2962 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode by codesupplyco. Specifically, the admin_reload_nav_menu() function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter menu display locations. This affects all versions up to and including 1.1.9. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and an impact limited to integrity loss. No patch or official fix has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify the location of display menus on affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable theme, potentially disrupting site navigation and user experience. The impact is limited to integrity (modification of data) with no confidentiality or availability impact reported. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, site administrators should consider disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme to prevent unauthorized menu modifications. Monitoring for updates from the vendor or theme developer is recommended.
CVE-2024-2962: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in codesupplyco Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode
Description
The Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_reload_nav_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the location of display menus.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2962 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode by codesupplyco. Specifically, the admin_reload_nav_menu() function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter menu display locations. This affects all versions up to and including 1.1.9. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and an impact limited to integrity loss. No patch or official fix has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify the location of display menus on affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable theme, potentially disrupting site navigation and user experience. The impact is limited to integrity (modification of data) with no confidentiality or availability impact reported. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, site administrators should consider disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme to prevent unauthorized menu modifications. Monitoring for updates from the vendor or theme developer is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-26T19:41:49.577Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dbab7ef31ef0b58d4f9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:55:19 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:24:16 PM
Views: 11
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