ThemeREX Puzzles Plugin up to 4.2.4 on WordPress Setting theme_options_ajax_post_action authorization

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ThemeREX Puzzles Plugin up to 4.2.4 on WordPress. The affected element is the function theme_options_ajax_post_action of the component Setting Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-13769. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ThemeREX Puzzles Plugin up to 4.2.4 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects the function theme_options_ajax_post_action of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the 'theme_options_ajax_post_action' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts. The developer opted to remove the software from the repository, so an update is not available and it is recommended to find a replacement software.

The weakness was shared by Lucio Sá. The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-13769 since 01/28/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/25/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• ThemeREX

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• Puzzles Plugin

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• 4.2.0
• 4.2.1
• 4.2.2
• 4.2.3
• 4.2.4

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