CVE-2024-13686: The VW Storefront theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13686?

vw storefront: upgrade to 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13686 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13686 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-13686 affect?

CVE-2024-13686 affects vw storefront. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The VW Storefront theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vw_storefront_reset_all_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.9. This makes it possibl

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13686?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13686 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting vw storefront. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The VW Storefront theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vw_storefront_reset_all_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the themes settings.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: vwthemes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-04 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vwthemes vw storefront UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.0

Fixed in: 1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vw-storefront || rpm -q vw-storefront || vw-storefront --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vw-storefront

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vw-storefront

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13686?

vw storefront: upgrade to 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13686 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13686 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-13686 affect?

CVE-2024-13686 affects vw storefront. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The VW Storefront theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vw_storefront_reset_all_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.9. This makes it possibl

How urgent is CVE-2024-13686?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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