CVE-2025-1682
High
Description
The Cardealer theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4 due to missing capability check on the 'save_settings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify the default user role.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCar Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive
PublishedFeb 28, 2025
First seenFeb 28, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ThemeMakers Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive | v ≤ 1.6.4 | — |
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