CVE-2026-12471
Spexo <= 2.0.11 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Plugin Activation
CVSS Score
4.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Spexo theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the activate_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate a limited set of plugins.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | templatescoderthemes |
| Product | spexo |
| Published | Jun 27, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
templatescoderthemes / Spexo
0 ≤ 2.0.11
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6ddf6da6-ec71-4206-8798-2c0c751b3209?source=cve themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/spexo/2.0.6/inc/activation/class-welcome-notice.php themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/spexo/2.0.11/inc/activation/class-welcome-notice.php#L304 themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=334799%40spexo&new=334799%40spexo&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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