8.8
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-11004

First published: Fri Sep 20 2019(Updated: )

The Elegant Themes Monarch plugin before 1.2.7 for WordPress has privilege escalation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Monarch by Elegant Themes<1.2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-11004?

    The severity of CVE-2016-11004 is considered high due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-11004?

    To fix CVE-2016-11004, update the Elegant Themes Monarch plugin to version 1.2.7 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2016-11004?

    CVE-2016-11004 affects versions of the Monarch plugin for WordPress prior to 1.2.7.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-11004?

    The risks associated with CVE-2016-11004 include unauthorized access and modification of user roles.

  • Is CVE-2016-11004 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-11004 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain elevated privileges.

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