CVE-2019-25142

Name: CVE-2019-25142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:10.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Mesmerize & Materialis themes for WordPress are vulnerable to authenticated options change in versions up to, and including,1.6.89 (Mesmerize) and 1.0.172 (Materialis). This is due to 'companion_disable_popup' function only checking the nonce while sending user input to the 'update_option' function. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Mesmerize & Materialis themes for WordPress are vulnerable to authenticated options change in versions up to, and including,1.6.89 (Mesmerize) and 1.0.172 (Materialis). This is due to 'companion_disable_popup' function only checking the nonce while sending user input to the 'update_option' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change otherwise restricted options.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Extendthemes	Materialis	< 1.0.173
Extendthemes	Mesmerize	< 1.6.90

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-mesmerize-and-materialis-themes-fixed-an-authenticated-options-change-vulnerability/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=121290%40materialis&new=121290%40materialis&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Release Notes
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=121291%40mesmerize&new=121291%40mesmerize&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Release Notes
https://wordpress.org/themes/materialis/Product
https://wordpress.org/themes/mesmerize/Product
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e4d70f03-69d5-4cca-8300-985f68d19ddcThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c9c3302-47cd-4dbe-b79e-5e6032928074?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-mesmerize-and-materialis-themes-fixed-an-authenticated-options-change-vulnerability/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=121290%40materialis&new=121290%40materialis&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Release Notes
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=121291%40mesmerize&new=121291%40mesmerize&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Release Notes
https://wordpress.org/themes/materialis/Product
https://wordpress.org/themes/mesmerize/Product
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e4d70f03-69d5-4cca-8300-985f68d19ddcThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c9c3302-47cd-4dbe-b79e-5e6032928074?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25142?

How severe is CVE-2019-25142?

CVE-2019-25142 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25142?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST