CVE-2025-63028
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Traveler WordPress theme that allows attackers to bypass access controls. Attackers could potentially access restricted functionality or data they shouldn't have permission to view. This affects all WordPress sites using Traveler theme versions up to and including 3.2.6.
💻 Affected Systems
- shinetheme Traveler 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
Attackers gain administrative access to WordPress sites, modify content, install malicious plugins, steal sensitive user data, or take complete control of affected websites.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users access restricted content or functionality, potentially viewing private user information, modifying site settings, or performing actions reserved for authenticated users.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and additional authorization layers, though the core vulnerability remains exploitable within the application.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >3.2.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/traveler/vulnerability/wordpress-traveler-theme-3-2-6-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check Traveler theme version
4. Update to latest version (>3.2.6) via WordPress updates
5. Verify update completed successfully
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Traveler Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily until patched
Implement Additional Access Controls
allAdd WordPress security plugins with role-based access control features
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access attempts
- Restrict network access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes > Traveler theme details for version numberCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/path/to/wordpress | grep travelerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Traveler theme version is >3.2.6 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to admin URLs
- Unexpected user role changes
- Access to restricted endpoints without proper authentication
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to admin functions from unauthorized IPs
- Unusual pattern of requests to protected resources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("wp-admin" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND NOT user IN ["authorized_users"]