CVE-2024-13423
Sparkling <= 2.4.9 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Activation/Deactivation
CVSS Score
5.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Sparkling theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin activation/deactivation due to a missing capability check on the 'sparkling_activate_plugin' and 'sparkling_deactivate_plugin' functions in versions up to, and including, 2.4.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate/deactivate arbitrary plugins.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | silkalns |
| Product | sparkling |
| Published | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
silkalns / Sparkling
0 ≤ 2.4.9
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1fa8dba0-0227-428d-a6de-c4247c40e481?source=cve themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sparkling/2.4.9/inc/welcome-screen/class-sparkling-welcome.php#L69 themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sparkling/2.4.9/inc/welcome-screen/class-sparkling-welcome.php#L82 themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/266657/#file3
Credits
Michael Mazzolini