CVE-2026-93950 in Motors Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/10/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in StylemixThemes Motors motors allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Motors: from n/a through 1.4.108.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/10/2026
The identified security flaw represents a critical failure in access control mechanisms within the StylemixThemes Motors WordPress theme, specifically affecting versions ranging from initial releases up to version 1.4.108. This vulnerability is classified as an improper implementation of authorization controls, where the application fails to verify that a user has sufficient privileges to perform a requested action before executing it. In web applications and content management systems like WordPress, proper authorization ensures that users can only access resources or execute functions appropriate for their assigned role, such as subscriber, editor, or administrator. The absence of these checks allows attackers to bypass intended security boundaries, leading to unauthorized operations that should be restricted by the system's design.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability stems from insecure direct object references or missing server-side validation logic within specific endpoints exposed by the Motors theme. When an authenticated user interacts with certain features of the plugin, such as modifying vehicle listings, updating settings, or accessing administrative dashboards, the backend code does not adequately validate whether the current session possesses the necessary permissions to perform that specific task. This oversight creates a pathway for privilege escalation and unauthorized data manipulation. Attackers can craft malicious requests using tools like Burp Suite or custom scripts to send HTTP methods with parameters intended for higher-privileged users, effectively tricking the application into executing administrative functions on behalf of lower-level accounts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, particularly in environments where multiple user roles are utilized, such as automotive dealerships managing listings through a shared WordPress installation. An attacker exploiting this flaw could modify vehicle details without authorization, delete critical inventory data, or alter site configurations that affect the entire website's functionality. In more advanced attack scenarios, if combined with other vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting or insecure file uploads, this lack of authorization can serve as an initial foothold for full system compromise. The integrity and confidentiality of sensitive business information stored within the vehicle database are directly compromised, potentially leading to financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory non-compliance depending on the nature of the data involved.
This issue aligns with Common Weakness Enumeration identifier CWE-269, which covers Improper Privilege Management, specifically focusing on situations where a user is able to access resources or perform actions beyond their intended permissions. Furthermore, from an offensive security perspective as defined by the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability facilitates techniques related to privilege escalation and unauthorized resource access. It allows adversaries to move laterally within the application environment or escalate privileges to gain administrative control, which is a critical step in many attack chains aimed at persistent compromise of web infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate remediation through software updates. Site administrators should upgrade the StylemixThemes Motors plugin to version 1.4.109 or later, where these authorization checks have been properly implemented and validated by the developers. Until an update is applied, temporary mitigations include restricting access to WordPress admin areas via IP whitelisting if feasible, ensuring that all user accounts adhere strictly to the principle of least privilege, and monitoring server logs for anomalous HTTP requests targeting sensitive endpoints associated with vehicle management or theme settings. Additionally, implementing a Web Application Firewall can help detect and block patterns indicative of unauthorized API calls or parameter tampering attempts aimed at exploiting this specific access control flaw.