CVE-2026-12471: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in templatescoderthemes Spexo
The Spexo WordPress theme by templatescoderthemes contains a vulnerability due to missing authorization checks in the activate_plugin function. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 2.0.11 and allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to activate certain plugins without proper permissions. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12471 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Spexo WordPress theme by templatescoderthemes. The issue arises from the lack of a capability check in the activate_plugin function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to activate a limited set of plugins. This could lead to unauthorized plugin activation, potentially impacting site integrity. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.0.11. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can activate certain plugins without proper authorization. While this does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, it can lead to unauthorized changes in the WordPress environment, potentially enabling further attacks or privilege escalation depending on the activated plugins.
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 and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from templatescoderthemes regarding an official fix.
CVE-2026-12471: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in templatescoderthemes Spexo
Description
The Spexo WordPress theme by templatescoderthemes contains a vulnerability due to missing authorization checks in the activate_plugin function. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 2.0.11 and allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to activate certain plugins without proper permissions. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12471 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Spexo WordPress theme by templatescoderthemes. The issue arises from the lack of a capability check in the activate_plugin function, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to activate a limited set of plugins. This could lead to unauthorized plugin activation, potentially impacting site integrity. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.0.11. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can activate certain plugins without proper authorization. While this does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, it can lead to unauthorized changes in the WordPress environment, potentially enabling further attacks or privilege escalation depending on the activated plugins.
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 and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from templatescoderthemes regarding an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T19:58:43.286Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3f79f727e9c79719e9f865
Added to database: 06/27/2026, 07:21:27 UTC
Last enriched: 06/27/2026, 07:36:47 UTC
Last updated: 06/27/2026, 07:36:47 UTC
Views: 3
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