CVE-2025-69079
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through deserialization of untrusted data in the ThemeREX Sound | Musical Instruments Online Store WordPress theme. Attackers can achieve remote code execution by injecting malicious objects. All WordPress sites using affected versions of this theme are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThemeREX Sound | Musical Instruments Online Store 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 server compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or website defacement.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to install backdoors, steal data, or pivot to internal networks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and deserialization controls are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Deserialization vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponized quickly.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.6.9
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for theme updates
4. Update to latest version
5. Clear cache if using caching plugins
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme deactivate musicplace
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP object deserialization
linuxAdd PHP configuration to disable dangerous deserialization functions
Add 'disable_functions = unserialize' to php.ini
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block deserialization attempts
- Restrict network access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or use: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep musicplaceCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep musicplaceVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is greater than 1.6.9 using: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep musicplace📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests containing serialized data
- PHP errors mentioning unserialize()
- Unexpected file creation in wp-content directory
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with serialized PHP objects in parameters
- Traffic to unusual ports from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web.logs" AND ("unserialize" OR "O:" OR "C:" OR "a:" in request_body)