CVE-2025-7366
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary WordPress shortcodes in the REHub theme. Attackers can inject malicious shortcodes that may lead to remote code execution, data theft, or site takeover. All WordPress sites using REHub theme versions up to 19.9.7 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- REHub - Price Comparison, Multi Vendor Marketplace 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 site compromise, data exfiltration, or malware injection across the entire WordPress installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized content injection, privilege escalation, or data leakage through malicious shortcode execution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and output escaping are implemented, though shortcode execution remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires minimal technical skill due to unauthenticated access and predictable attack vectors.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 19.9.8
Vendor Advisory: https://themeforest.net/item/rehub-directory-multi-vendor-shop-coupon-affiliate-theme/7646339#item-description__19-9-8-15-augl-2025
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update REHub theme to version 19.9.8 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins or CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to a default WordPress theme until patched
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing suspicious shortcode patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation for all user-controlled parameters
- Disable public access to affected pages or implement authentication requirements
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for REHub theme version. If version is 19.9.7 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i rehubVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm REHub theme version is 19.9.8 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress endpoints with shortcode parameters
- Multiple failed shortcode execution attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious shortcode payloads in parameters
- Unusual traffic patterns to theme-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (shortcode OR do_shortcode) AND status=200