CVE-2023-41805Network attack vector

Site data modification via flawed sse_import authorization

Published Jun 19, 2024 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Missing authorization in Starter Templates and Premium Starter Templates 3.2.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to import site data. The sse_import() function applies an incorrect capability check, permitting contributor-level users to invoke the plugin and template import workflow. Successful use modifies stored WordPress site data; no confidentiality or availability impact is reported.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.40%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in Starter Templates and Premium Starter Templates 3.2.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to import site data. The sse_import() function applies an incorrect capability check, permitting contributor-level users to invoke the plugin and template import workflow. Successful use modifies stored WordPress site data; no confidentiality or availability impact is reported.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-41805
Published
Jun 19, 2024
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
Brainstorm Force
Product
Starter Templates
Classifications
CWE-862, T1565.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 19, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=3.2.5 changes=[{"at":"3.2.6","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Brainstorm Force · Starter Templatesversion=n/a <=3.2.5 changes=[{"at":"3.2.6","status":"unaffected"}]
Presto Made, Inc. · Premium Starter Templatesversion=n/a <=3.2.5 changes=[{"at":"3.2.6","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

6.5Patchstack CNACVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization
T1565.001Stored Data Manipulation

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