CVE-2026-32391
Missing Authorization in linethemes SmartFix Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linethemes | smartfix | to 1.2.4 (exc) |
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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-2026-32391 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress SmartFix Theme versions prior to 1.2.4. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows users with at least Subscriber or Developer privileges to perform actions that should be restricted to higher privilege levels.
This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows users with Subscriber or Developer roles to perform unauthorized actions that are normally reserved for higher privilege levels. However, the impact is considered low, with a CVSS score of 5.4, and exploitation is unlikely to cause significant damage.
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?
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks in the WordPress SmartFix Theme versions prior to 1.2.4, allowing users with Subscriber or Developer roles to perform unauthorized actions.
Detection would involve verifying the version of the SmartFix Theme installed and checking for unauthorized actions performed by users with lower privilege levels.
Since the vulnerability is related to access control within the WordPress theme, there are no specific network commands provided to detect exploitation.
To check the installed theme version, you can use WordPress CLI commands such as:
- wp theme list --status=active
- wp theme get smartfix --field=version
Additionally, monitoring WordPress logs for suspicious actions performed by Subscriber or Developer roles may help detect exploitation attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary mitigation step is to update the WordPress SmartFix Theme to version 1.2.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
Restricting user roles and permissions to ensure that only trusted users have Subscriber or Developer roles can reduce the risk of exploitation.
Regularly review and audit access control settings within WordPress to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.