CVE-2023-32959Network attack vector

Subscriber-level plugin activation via missing capability check

Published Jun 11, 2026 · Updated Jun 11, 2026

Missing authorization in Sparkle WP MetroStore 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to activate arbitrary plugins. The theme's AJAX plugin-activation handler calls activate_plugin() without checking the caller's WordPress capabilities. Subscriber-level access is sufficient, allowing installed but inactive plugins to be enabled and modify site behavior.

CVSS severity4.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.18%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in Sparkle WP MetroStore 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to activate arbitrary plugins. The theme's AJAX plugin-activation handler calls activate_plugin() without checking the caller's WordPress capabilities. Subscriber-level access is sufficient, allowing installed but inactive plugins to be enabled and modify site behavior.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-32959
Published
Jun 11, 2026
Updated
Jun 11, 2026
Vendor
Sparkle Themes
Product
MetroStore
Classifications
CWE-862, CAPEC-180, T1068
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 11, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jun 11, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=1.3.2

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Sparkle Themes · MetroStoreversion=n/a <=1.3.2

Published CVSS scores

4.3PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization
CAPEC-180Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels
T1068Exploitation for Privilege Escalation

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