CVE-2025-68911 – This CVE describes a missing authorization vuln... (How to Fix)

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Solace WordPress theme that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to and including 2.1.16, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted functionality or data.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

solacewp Solace WordPress theme

Versions: n/a through <= 2.1.16

Operating Systems: Any OS running WordPress

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Affects WordPress installations using the Solace theme

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:

Review the CVE details at NVD
Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete compromise of WordPress site with administrative access, data theft, or site defacement

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Likely Case

Unauthorized access to restricted content or functionality, privilege escalation

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper authentication and authorization controls in place

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

Broken access control vulnerabilities typically have low exploitation complexity

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: >2.1.16

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/solace/vulnerability/wordpress-solace-theme-2-1-16-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Solace theme updates
4. Update to latest version (>2.1.16)
5. If no update available, replace with alternative theme

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable Solace theme

all

Switch to a different WordPress theme temporarily

Implement custom access controls

all

Add WordPress hooks/filters to enforce authorization checks

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access attempts
Restrict access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or wp-content/themes/solace/style.css

Check Version:

grep 'Version' wp-content/themes/solace/style.css

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm Solace theme version is >2.1.16 in WordPress admin panel

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unauthorized access attempts to restricted endpoints
Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access

Network Indicators:

Unusual traffic patterns to theme-specific endpoints
Requests bypassing normal authentication flows

SIEM Query:

source="wordpress" AND (event_type="authentication_failure" OR event_type="authorization_bypass")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-68911

CVSS v3 Score: 6.5 (MEDIUM)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CWE: CWE-862

EPSS Score: 0.03% exploit probability (8.7th percentile)

Published: January 22, 2026

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

🔗 References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/solace/vulnerability/wordpress-solace-theme-2-1-16-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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