CVE-2025-67547: Missing Authorization in uixthemes Konte
Missing Authorization vulnerability in uixthemes Konte konte allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Konte: from n/a through <= 2.4.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-67547 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the uixthemes Konte theme, affecting all versions up to and including 2.4.6. The root cause is an incorrectly configured access control mechanism that fails to properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions to perform certain actions or access specific resources. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially accessing data or functionalities that should be restricted. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network without requiring any privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity level due to the limited confidentiality impact (partial data disclosure) and availability impact (partial denial of service), with no impact on integrity. No public exploits have been reported to date, but the vulnerability's presence in a widely used theme framework could attract attackers once details become widely known. The lack of patches or official fixes at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention from administrators to implement workarounds or access restrictions. This vulnerability underscores the importance of rigorous access control validation in web applications and themes, especially those integrated into popular content management systems.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to access restricted data or functionality without proper authorization, potentially exposing sensitive information and disrupting service availability. Although the impact on confidentiality is limited and no integrity compromise is reported, the partial denial of service could affect user experience and operational continuity. Organizations relying on the Konte theme for their websites may face unauthorized data exposure or service interruptions, which could lead to reputational damage and loss of customer trust. The ease of exploitation (no authentication or user interaction required) increases the risk of automated attacks and scanning by threat actors. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate future threats. Enterprises with public-facing web assets using this theme are particularly vulnerable, especially if they have not implemented additional access controls or monitoring.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately restrict access to administrative and sensitive interfaces of the Konte theme by IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to reduce exposure. 2. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or unauthorized access attempts targeting theme-specific endpoints. 3. Apply any available patches or updates from uixthemes as soon as they are released. 4. If patches are unavailable, consider temporarily disabling or replacing the Konte theme with a secure alternative until a fix is provided. 5. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block attempts to exploit missing authorization paths. 6. Conduct a thorough review of access control configurations across all web applications and themes to ensure proper enforcement. 7. Educate development and operations teams about the risks of missing authorization and the importance of secure coding practices. 8. Regularly audit user permissions and remove unnecessary privileges to minimize potential attack surfaces.
Affected Countries
United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Netherlands, India, Brazil, Japan
CVE-2025-67547: Missing Authorization in uixthemes Konte
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in uixthemes Konte konte allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Konte: from n/a through <= 2.4.6.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-67547 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the uixthemes Konte theme, affecting all versions up to and including 2.4.6. The root cause is an incorrectly configured access control mechanism that fails to properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions to perform certain actions or access specific resources. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially accessing data or functionalities that should be restricted. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network without requiring any privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity level due to the limited confidentiality impact (partial data disclosure) and availability impact (partial denial of service), with no impact on integrity. No public exploits have been reported to date, but the vulnerability's presence in a widely used theme framework could attract attackers once details become widely known. The lack of patches or official fixes at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention from administrators to implement workarounds or access restrictions. This vulnerability underscores the importance of rigorous access control validation in web applications and themes, especially those integrated into popular content management systems.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to access restricted data or functionality without proper authorization, potentially exposing sensitive information and disrupting service availability. Although the impact on confidentiality is limited and no integrity compromise is reported, the partial denial of service could affect user experience and operational continuity. Organizations relying on the Konte theme for their websites may face unauthorized data exposure or service interruptions, which could lead to reputational damage and loss of customer trust. The ease of exploitation (no authentication or user interaction required) increases the risk of automated attacks and scanning by threat actors. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate future threats. Enterprises with public-facing web assets using this theme are particularly vulnerable, especially if they have not implemented additional access controls or monitoring.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately restrict access to administrative and sensitive interfaces of the Konte theme by IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to reduce exposure. 2. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or unauthorized access attempts targeting theme-specific endpoints. 3. Apply any available patches or updates from uixthemes as soon as they are released. 4. If patches are unavailable, consider temporarily disabling or replacing the Konte theme with a secure alternative until a fix is provided. 5. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block attempts to exploit missing authorization paths. 6. Conduct a thorough review of access control configurations across all web applications and themes to ensure proper enforcement. 7. Educate development and operations teams about the risks of missing authorization and the importance of secure coding practices. 8. Regularly audit user permissions and remove unnecessary privileges to minimize potential attack surfaces.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-09T12:21:17.726Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6998c9e9be58cf853bab82f6
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 8:54:01 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 5:00:47 AM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 8:25:44 AM
Views: 28
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