CVE-2025-6758
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on WordPress sites using the Real Spaces theme. Attackers can gain full control of affected websites. All WordPress installations using Real Spaces theme versions up to 3.6 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory 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 with administrative privileges, allowing data theft, defacement, malware injection, and backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Attackers create administrator accounts to gain persistent access, then install backdoors, steal data, or use the site for malicious activities.
If Mitigated
With proper monitoring and immediate response, unauthorized admin accounts can be detected and removed before significant damage occurs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP POST request to registration endpoint with role parameter set to administrator.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://themeforest.net/item/real-spaces-wordpress-real-estate-theme/8219779
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Real Spaces theme to version 3.7 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify update completed successfully. 3. Test user registration functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable User Registration
allTemporarily disable user registration in WordPress settings to prevent exploitation.
Remove Registration Endpoint
linuxBlock access to the vulnerable registration endpoint via .htaccess or web server configuration.
# Add to .htaccess:
RewriteRule ^wp-content/themes/real-spaces/.*imic_agent_register.*$ - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable user registration in WordPress Settings > General
- Implement web application firewall rules to block requests containing 'administrator' role parameter
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Real Spaces theme version 3.6 or earlier.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep real-spacesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is 3.7 or later and test user registration with role parameter.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- User registration logs showing role=administrator
- New administrator account creation from unknown IPs
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-content/themes/real-spaces/* containing role=administrator
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (event="user_registered" AND role="administrator")