CVE-2024-1771
CVE-2024-1771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hashthemes Total with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17496
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Hashthemes Total
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.59. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to repeat sections on the homepage.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1771?
- The Total theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the total_order_sections() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.59. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to repeat sections on the homepage.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1771?
- CVE-2024-1771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-1771 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-1771?
- CVE-2024-1771 affects Hashthemes Total. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1771?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-1771 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1771 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17496.
- When was CVE-2024-1771 published?
- CVE-2024-1771 was published on 2024-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/total/2.1.59/inc/customizer/customizer-functions.php#L112
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=219020%40total%2F2.1.60&old=216973%40total%2F2.1.59
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/26b64ae3-5839-47d5-9c65-7c595bb18e6c?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hashthemes:total:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Other CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-0092 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): In Package Manager, there is a possible device lock controller bypass due to a missing permission check. This could…
- CVE-2026-33712 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Typebot is a chatbot builder tool. In versions 3.15.2 and prior, the preview chat endpoint (POST…
- CVE-2026-2031 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An Improper Access Control vulnerability in several internal API endpoints for Google Cloud Application Integration…
- CVE-2026-34976 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dgraph is an open source distributed GraphQL database. Prior to 25.3.1, the restoreTenant admin mutation is missing…
- CVE-2025-30416 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Sensitive data disclosure and manipulation due to missing authorization. The following products are affected: Acronis…
- CVE-2025-45854 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): /server/executeExec of JEHC-BPM 2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via execParams.
Browse all CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) vulnerabilities →