CVE-2025-1778: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in SeaTheme Art Theme
The Art Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'arttheme_theme_option_restore' AJAX function in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete the theme option.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The SeaTheme Art Theme for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the 'arttheme_theme_option_restore' AJAX function. This flaw allows any authenticated user with at least subscriber privileges to invoke this function without proper capability checks, enabling them to delete theme options. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.12.2.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and impacting integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can delete theme options, potentially disrupting the theme's configuration and causing unintended behavior or loss of customization. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or limiting access to the affected AJAX functionality if possible.
CVE-2025-1778: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in SeaTheme Art Theme
Description
The Art Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'arttheme_theme_option_restore' AJAX function in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete the theme option.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The SeaTheme Art Theme for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the 'arttheme_theme_option_restore' AJAX function. This flaw allows any authenticated user with at least subscriber privileges to invoke this function without proper capability checks, enabling them to delete theme options. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.12.2.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and impacting integrity only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can delete theme options, potentially disrupting the theme's configuration and causing unintended behavior or loss of customization. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or limiting access to the affected AJAX functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-28T11:08:22.545Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6842df031a426642debc9574
Added to database: 6/6/2025, 12:28:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:05:34 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 11:51:51 AM
Views: 78
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