CVE-2024-25600
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution in Bricks Builder WordPress theme. Attackers can inject arbitrary PHP code through improper input validation, potentially taking full control of affected websites. All WordPress sites using Bricks Builder theme versions up to 1.9.6 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Bricks Builder WordPress 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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- 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
Worst Case
Complete server compromise leading to data theft, malware deployment, defacement, and lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Website takeover, backdoor installation, credential theft, and content manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper WAF rules, network segmentation, and minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Multiple public exploit scripts available, requiring minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.9.6.1
Vendor Advisory: https://bricksbuilder.io/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Click 'Update Now' on Bricks Builder theme. 4. Verify version is 1.9.6.1 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Bricks Builder Theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patched
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
WAF Rule Block
linuxBlock malicious requests targeting Bricks Builder endpoints
ModSecurity: SecRule REQUEST_URI "@rx /wp-content/themes/bricks/" "id:1001,phase:1,deny"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict WAF rules blocking requests to /wp-content/themes/bricks/ endpoints
- Restrict network access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=version --status=activeCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=version --status=active | grep bricksVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Bricks Builder theme version is 1.9.6.1 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-content/themes/bricks/ endpoints with PHP code
- Unusual file creation in uploads directory
- Suspicious process execution
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing eval(), system(), or base64 encoded payloads
- Traffic to known malicious domains from WordPress server
SIEM Query:
source="web.log" AND uri="/wp-content/themes/bricks/" AND (method="POST" OR method="PUT")🔗 References
- https://github.com/Chocapikk/CVE-2024-25600
- https://github.com/K3ysTr0K3R/CVE-2024-25600-EXPLOIT
- https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-rce-patched-in-bricks-builder-theme?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bricks/wordpress-bricks-theme-1-9-6-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://snicco.io/vulnerability-disclosure/bricks/unauthenticated-rce-in-bricks-1-9-6
- https://github.com/Chocapikk/CVE-2024-25600
- https://github.com/K3ysTr0K3R/CVE-2024-25600-EXPLOIT
- https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-rce-patched-in-bricks-builder-theme?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bricks/wordpress-bricks-theme-1-9-6-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://snicco.io/vulnerability-disclosure/bricks/unauthenticated-rce-in-bricks-1-9-6
