CVE-2025-67547
Missing Authorization in Konte UIXThemes Enables Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | konte | to 2.4.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-67547 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Konte Theme versions up to and including 2.4.6.
The issue is caused by missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher privileged users.
This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform privileged actions within the affected WordPress theme, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access.
Because the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, it is considered moderately severe with a significant likelihood of exploitation.
If exploited, it could compromise the security and integrity of your website, potentially leading to data exposure, defacement, or other malicious activities.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves applying the automatic mitigation rule provided by Patchstack, which blocks all legitimate and illegitimate requests related to this vulnerability, effectively preventing exploitation.
The most effective step is to update the WordPress Konte Theme to version 2.4.7 or later, where the vulnerability has been fully resolved.
Additionally, employing continuous protection through security services that provide rapid mitigation and ongoing threat intelligence is recommended.