CVE-2026-32453 in Avada Core Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/13/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThemeFusion Avada Core fusion-core allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Avada Core: from n/a through < 5.15.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/15/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-32453 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the ThemeFusion Avada Core fusion-core component that enables unauthorized access to protected administrative functions. This issue stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive system operations. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of Avada Core prior to 5.15.0, leaving installations within this range susceptible to exploitation by malicious actors who can bypass intended authorization mechanisms.
The technical flaw manifests as a failure in the access control validation process where the system does not adequately verify whether authenticated users possess the necessary privileges to perform specific administrative tasks. This misconfiguration allows attackers to manipulate system parameters or access restricted functionality without proper authorization, effectively creating a backdoor for unauthorized operations. The vulnerability operates at the application level and can be exploited through various attack vectors that leverage the insufficient authorization checks within the fusion-core framework.
From an operational impact perspective, this missing authorization vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress installations using the Avada theme. Attackers who successfully exploit this weakness can gain elevated privileges and perform administrative actions such as modifying theme settings, accessing sensitive data, or potentially executing arbitrary code within the affected environment. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions indicates a systemic issue in the authorization implementation that requires immediate attention and remediation. Organizations using affected versions face potential data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized modifications to their websites.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for social engineering tactics that could be employed to exploit this weakness. Security professionals should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to version 5.15.0 or later, as this represents the first release that addresses the authorization configuration issues. Additional mitigations include implementing network-level restrictions, monitoring for suspicious administrative activities, and ensuring proper access control policies are enforced through robust authentication mechanisms. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments to identify any potential exploitation attempts and verify that all systems have been properly updated to prevent future incidents.