CVE-2025-60070
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a code injection vulnerability in the Molla WordPress theme that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected websites. The vulnerability affects all Molla theme versions up to and including 1.5.13. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this theme are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Molla 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 allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, install backdoors, steal sensitive data, deface websites, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Website defacement, data theft, malware injection, or creation of admin accounts for persistent access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper web application firewalls and input validation are in place, though code execution may still be possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
The Patchstack reference indicates this is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability, suggesting exploitation is straightforward once the vulnerability is understood.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.5.13
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Molla theme is active. 4. Update the theme to the latest version. 5. If no update is available, replace with a different theme.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Molla Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme to remove the vulnerable component.
WordPress Admin: Appearance > Themes > Activate alternative theme
Web Application Firewall
allImplement WAF rules to block code injection attempts.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Molla theme entirely and use a different theme
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel: Appearance > Themes, look for Molla theme version. If version is 1.5.13 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
WordPress Admin: Appearance > Themes, or check wp-content/themes/molla/style.css for Version: lineVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the Molla theme version is higher than 1.5.13 in Appearance > Themes.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to theme files
- Unexpected file creation in wp-content
- Suspicious PHP execution logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing code injection patterns to theme endpoints
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*molla*" OR uri="*theme*" OR uri="*wp-content*" AND (method="POST" OR method="PUT") AND (content="*eval(*" OR content="*system(*" OR content="*exec(*" OR content="*shell_exec(*"))