CVE-2015-9477 Missing authorization in n/a
An attacker can modify theme options due to insufficient restrictions on option updates in the Vernissage WordPress theme.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-9477?
CVE-2015-9477 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Vernissage theme 1.2.8 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-9477?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vernissage Project Vernissage.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9477?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-9477 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2015-9477 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-9477 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhch-4mf9-hc5p.