CVE-2024-0679
ColorMag <= 3.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Installation
CVSS Score
6.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The ColorMag theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the plugin_action_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | themegrill |
| Product | colormag |
| Published | Jan 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
themegrill / ColorMag
0 ≤ 3.1.2
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e982d457-29db-468f-88c3-5afe04002dcf?source=cve themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/colormag/3.1.2/functions.php#L237 themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=214568%40colormag&new=214568%40colormag&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Credits
Sean Murphy