CVE-2025-27282
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files to WordPress sites using the Theme File Duplicator plugin. Attackers can execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of affected websites. All WordPress installations with Theme File Duplicator version 1.3 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Theme File Duplicator WordPress Plugin
⚠️ 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, ransomware deployment, or use as part of a botnet.
Likely Case
Website defacement, backdoor installation, credential theft, and malware distribution to visitors.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are restricted at web server level or plugin is disabled.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward - attackers can upload malicious PHP files without authentication. Public exploit code is available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Theme File Duplicator. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allDeactivate and delete the vulnerable plugin from WordPress
wp plugin deactivate theme-file-duplicator
wp plugin delete theme-file-duplicator
Restrict File Uploads
linuxConfigure web server to block PHP file uploads to plugin directories
# Add to .htaccess in wp-content/plugins/theme-file-duplicator/
<Files *.php>
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the Theme File Duplicator plugin
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file uploads to vulnerable endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Theme File Duplicator version. If version is 1.3 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get theme-file-duplicator --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.4 or later, or confirm plugin is completely removed from wp-content/plugins/ directory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /wp-content/plugins/theme-file-duplicator/
- POST requests to plugin upload endpoints
- Execution of unexpected PHP files in plugin directory
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests containing file uploads to plugin-specific endpoints
- Traffic patterns showing file uploads followed by immediate execution
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/theme-file-duplicator/*" AND method="POST") AND (file_extension="php" OR file_extension="phtml")