CVE-2025-62034
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the uxper Togo WordPress theme that allows privilege escalation. Attackers can gain administrative access to WordPress sites running vulnerable versions. This affects all WordPress installations using the Togo theme before version 1.0.4.
💻 Affected Systems
- uxper Togo 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 site takeover where attackers gain full administrative control, can install backdoors, modify content, steal data, and use the site for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers gain administrative access to compromise the WordPress site, potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or malware distribution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls, but still represents a significant security risk requiring immediate attention.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access to the WordPress site, but the vulnerability makes privilege escalation straightforward once initial access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.4
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/togo/vulnerability/wordpress-togo-theme-1-0-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Locate Togo theme. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.0.4 from WordPress repository and replace the theme files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Togo Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patching is possible
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate togo
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Togo theme entirely and use a different WordPress theme
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for suspicious admin account activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Togo theme details for version numberCheck Version:
wp theme list --name=togo --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Togo theme version is 1.0.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected admin user creation
- Theme file modifications
- Unusual privilege escalation attempts in WordPress logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual admin panel access patterns
- Suspicious theme-related API calls
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (event="user_role_changed" OR event="theme_updated") AND theme="togo"