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CVE-2023-32959 Sparkle WP CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability was discovered in the MetroStore theme for WordPress, affecting versions from n/a through 1.3.2. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-32959, has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. The issue allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

Vendor
Sparkle WP
Product
MetroStore
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-11
Original CVE updated
2026-06-11
Advisory published
2026-06-11
Advisory updated
2026-06-11

Who should care

Users of the MetroStore theme for WordPress, particularly those using versions from n/a through 1.3.2, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a Missing Authorization issue in the MetroStore theme. This allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the MetroStore theme to a version that is not vulnerable.
  • Review and correct access control configurations to prevent exploitation.

Evidence notes

Evidence for this CVE comes from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2023-32959 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-32959

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2023-32959 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32959

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.