CVE-2025-64199
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the WpEstate wpresidence WordPress theme that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to and including 5.3.2, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted functionality or data.
💻 Affected Systems
- WpEstate wpresidence 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 could modify theme settings, access user data, or manipulate property listings without authorization, potentially leading to data exposure or site defacement.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing administrative functions they shouldn't have permission to use, such as modifying theme options or viewing restricted content.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented, limiting impact to authorized users only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress theme structure and access control mechanisms. No public exploit code is currently available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 5.3.2
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/wpresidence/vulnerability/wordpress-wpresidence-theme-5-3-2-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 wpresidence theme updates
4. Update to latest version (above 5.3.2)
5. Verify theme functions properly after update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Access Restriction
allImplement additional access control checks via WordPress hooks or security plugins
Add custom capability checks in theme functions or use security plugin access controls
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Switch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
- Implement web application firewall rules to block suspicious access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for wpresidence theme version. If version is 5.3.2 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check WordPress admin panel or inspect theme's style.css file for version numberVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify theme version is above 5.3.2 and test access controls for restricted functionality.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to theme administration endpoints
- Multiple failed authorization attempts from single IP
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to theme-specific admin endpoints
- Requests bypassing normal authentication flows
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="*/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php*" OR uri_path="*/wp-content/themes/wpresidence/*") AND status_code=200 AND user_agent NOT CONTAINS "admin"