CVE-2025-1093
📋 TL;DR
The AIHub WordPress theme allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files due to missing file type validation in the generate_image function. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.3.7 and can lead to remote code execution on vulnerable WordPress sites.
💻 Affected Systems
- AIHub 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 through remote code execution, allowing attackers to install malware, steal data, deface websites, or use the server for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers upload web shells or malicious scripts to gain persistent access, deface websites, or install cryptocurrency miners.
If Mitigated
File uploads are blocked or properly validated, preventing malicious file execution while maintaining legitimate theme functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability is straightforward to exploit - attackers can simply send crafted HTTP requests with malicious files to the vulnerable endpoint without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.3.8 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://themeforest.net/item/ai-hub-startup-technology-wordpress-theme/47473638
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for AIHub theme updates
4. Update to version 1.3.8 or later
5. Clear any caching plugins
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable AIHub Theme
allTemporarily switch to a different WordPress theme until patched
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests to the vulnerable generate_image endpoint
Location: /wp-content/themes/aihub/inc/functions.php?action=generate_image
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file upload validation at the web server level
- Use a web application firewall to block malicious file upload attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for AIHub theme version. If version is 1.3.7 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check WordPress admin panel or inspect theme files at /wp-content/themes/aihub/style.css for Version: headerVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify theme version shows 1.3.8 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-content/themes/aihub/inc/functions.php with file uploads
- Multiple failed file upload attempts
- Uploads of PHP, ASP, or other executable files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to theme-specific endpoints with file uploads
- Traffic patterns showing file uploads to non-standard WordPress paths
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/themes/aihub/inc/functions.php" AND method="POST" AND (file_extension="php" OR file_extension="asp" OR file_extension="jsp"))