CVE-2025-4200
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on WordPress servers running the Zagg WooCommerce theme. Attackers can achieve remote code execution by exploiting Local File Inclusion in the theme's AJAX handlers. All WordPress sites using Zagg theme versions up to 1.4.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Zagg - Electronics & Accessories WooCommerce 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, website defacement, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Website takeover, data exfiltration, backdoor installation, and SEO spam injection.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are restricted and server permissions are properly configured, though information disclosure may still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward via crafted AJAX requests to vulnerable endpoints. Public exploit code exists in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://themeforest.net/item/zagg-electronics-accessories-woocommerce-wordpress-theme/54636595
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Zagg theme updates
4. Update to version 1.4.2 or later
5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable AJAX endpoints
allRemove or restrict access to the vulnerable AJAX actions via .htaccess or WordPress hooks
Add to .htaccess: RewriteRule ^wp-admin/admin-ajax\.php.*load_(more_post|shop|more_product) - [F,L]
Restrict file upload types
allPrevent upload of PHP files and other executable content
Add to wp-config.php: define('ALLOW_UNFILTERED_UPLOADS', false);
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or remove the Zagg theme entirely and switch to a secure alternative
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing local file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or examine theme's style.css file for version numberCheck Version:
grep 'Version' /path/to/wp-content/themes/zagg/style.cssVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is 1.4.2 or later and test AJAX endpoints with proof-of-concept requests📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action=load_more_post, load_shop, or load_more_product containing file inclusion parameters
- Unusual PHP file accesses in server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns in AJAX endpoints
- Unexpected outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND (param="action=load_more_post" OR param="action=load_shop" OR param="action=load_more_product"))