CVE-2025-14392
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Unauthorized Data Modification in Simple Theme Changer WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2025-12-12

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Simple Theme Changer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the user_theme_admin, display_method_admin, and set_change_theme_button_name actions actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify the plugin's settings.

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Published
2025-12-12
Last Modified
2025-12-12
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2025-12-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-14392

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wordpress simple_theme_changer *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in the Simple Theme Changer plugin for WordPress allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to modify the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This is due to missing capability checks on certain administrative actions within the plugin, enabling unauthorized modification of data.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers with low-level authenticated access to change the plugin's settings, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in the website's theme behavior or appearance. While it does not directly impact confidentiality or availability, it can lead to integrity issues by allowing unauthorized modifications.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately restrict access to the Simple Theme Changer plugin settings to trusted users only, ensuring that subscriber-level users cannot modify plugin settings. Consider updating or patching the plugin once a fixed version is released. Additionally, review user roles and capabilities to prevent unauthorized changes.

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