8.8
CWE
266
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22303: WordPress Houzez theme <= 3.2.4 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in favethemes Houzez allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through 3.2.4.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Houzez<=3.2.4
Houzez<=3.2.4

Remedy

Update to 3.3.0 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-22303?

    CVE-2024-22303 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-22303?

    To remediate CVE-2024-22303, update the Favethemes Houzez plugin to version 3.2.5 or later.

  • Which versions of Houzez are affected by CVE-2024-22303?

    CVE-2024-22303 affects Favethemes Houzez versions from n/a up to and including 3.2.4.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-22303 on affected systems?

    The impact of CVE-2024-22303 allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges within the Houzez platform.

  • Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2024-22303?

    The vendor responsible for CVE-2024-22303 is Favethemes, the developer of the Houzez theme.

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