CVE-2025-69371
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP object injection vulnerability in the KindlyCare WordPress theme where untrusted data can be deserialized, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects all KindlyCare theme installations from unknown versions through version 1.6.1. WordPress sites using the vulnerable theme are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes KindlyCare 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
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, or site defacement
Likely Case
Arbitrary code execution within WordPress context, potentially gaining administrative access
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and security controls are implemented
🎯 Exploit Status
Deserialization vulnerabilities typically require specific payloads but can be exploited remotely
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.6.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/kindlycare/vulnerability/wordpress-kindlycare-theme-1-6-1-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update KindlyCare theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.6.1. 3. Clear any caching plugins. 4. Test site functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme temporarily
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Input validation filter
allAdd custom filter to sanitize input before deserialization
Add custom filter in theme functions.php or plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block deserialization attempts
- Restrict access to vulnerable endpoints using .htaccess or nginx rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for KindlyCare version <=1.6.1Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep kindlycareVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.6.1 and test site functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to theme endpoints
- PHP error logs showing unserialize() warnings
- Unexpected file creation/modification
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing serialized PHP objects
- Traffic to theme-specific endpoints with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("unserialize" OR "kindlycare")