CVE-2025-62751
📋 TL;DR
A missing authorization vulnerability in the Extend Themes Vireo WordPress theme allows attackers to bypass intended access controls and potentially perform unauthorized actions. This affects all WordPress sites using Vireo theme versions up to 1.0.24, where improper configuration of security levels could be exploited.
💻 Affected Systems
- Extend Themes Vireo WordPress Theme
📦 What is this software?
Vireo by Extendthemes
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive theme functions, modify site content, or escalate privileges, leading to data compromise or site defacement.
Likely Case
Exploitation may allow limited unauthorized access to theme-specific features, such as modifying settings or accessing restricted pages, but full system compromise is unlikely without additional vulnerabilities.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and patching, the risk is minimal, as authorized users only can perform intended actions, preventing exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation likely requires some level of user interaction or knowledge of vulnerable endpoints, but details are not publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.25 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/vireo/vulnerability/wordpress-vireo-theme-1-0-24-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for updates to the Vireo theme. 4. If an update to version 1.0.25 or higher is available, apply it. 5. Alternatively, manually download and install the patched version from the theme vendor.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Replace Theme
allTemporarily switch to a default WordPress theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Four) to mitigate the vulnerability until patching is possible.
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized activity using WordPress security plugins.
- Restrict theme file permissions and disable unused theme features to reduce attack surface.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the theme version in WordPress admin under Appearance > Themes; if Vireo is installed and version is 1.0.24 or lower, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=vireo --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, confirm the theme version is 1.0.25 or higher in the same location.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access attempts to theme-specific admin pages or unauthorized modifications in WordPress logs.
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious HTTP requests to theme-related endpoints, especially from unauthenticated or low-privilege users.
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri="/wp-admin/themes.php" OR uri CONTAINS "vireo") AND status=200 AND user_role!="administrator"