CVE-2025-9113
📋 TL;DR
The Doccure WordPress theme allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files due to missing file type validation. This vulnerability affects all Doccure theme versions up to 1.4.8, potentially leading to remote code execution on vulnerable WordPress sites.
💻 Affected Systems
- Doccure 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 via remote code execution, allowing attackers to install malware, steal data, or use the server for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers upload web shells or malicious scripts to gain persistent access and control over the WordPress site.
If Mitigated
File uploads blocked or restricted, preventing exploitation but potentially affecting legitimate theme functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP POST requests can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit code is available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://themeforest.net/item/doccure-medical-wordpress-theme/34329202
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Doccure theme to version 1.4.9 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme update completed successfully. 3. Test file upload functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Doccure Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests to the vulnerable endpoint
Block POST requests to */wp-content/themes/doccure/* endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file upload restrictions at web server level
- Monitor for suspicious file uploads and unauthorized PHP/executable files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Doccure theme version 1.4.8 or earlierCheck Version:
Check WordPress theme directory: wp-content/themes/doccure/style.css for Version: lineVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Doccure theme version is 1.4.9 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to wp-content/uploads directory
- POST requests to doccure_temp_upload_to_media endpoint
- PHP/web shell files in unexpected locations
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads to theme-specific endpoints
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*doccure*" AND method="POST") OR (file_upload="true" AND user_agent NOT IN ["normal_user_agents"])