CVE-2025-22770
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Envo Multipurpose WordPress theme that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to 1.1.6, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted functionality. WordPress sites using this theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- EnvoThemes Envo Multipurpose 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
Attackers could modify theme settings, inject malicious code, or access administrative functions leading to site compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify theme configurations, change site appearance, or access functionality intended only for authenticated users.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, impact would be limited to authorized users only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Envo Multipurpose theme update
4. Update to version 1.1.7 or later
5. If no update available, consider switching to a different theme
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
WordPress Admin > Appearance > Themes > Activate alternative theme
Apply access control plugin
allUse WordPress security plugins to enforce additional authorization checks
Install plugins like Wordfence, iThemes Security, or Sucuri
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access attempts
- Restrict access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting or VPN
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Envo Multipurpose theme details for version numberCheck Version:
WordPress does not have a CLI command for theme version; check via admin interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.1.7 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to theme-specific endpoints
- Unexpected theme configuration changes
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to theme admin endpoints without proper authentication
SIEM Query:
web_access AND (uri_path CONTAINS 'envo' OR user_agent CONTAINS 'envo') AND response_code = 200 AND auth_status = 'failed'