CVE-2025-1282: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ThemeMakers Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive
The Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_post_photo() and add_car() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The add_car() function may also make it possible to read arbitrary files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the delete_post_photo() and add_car() functions. Insufficient validation of file paths enables authenticated attackers with low privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The add_car() function may also permit arbitrary file reading. This affects all versions up to and including 1.6.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level or higher privileges can delete arbitrary files on the server, including critical configuration files such as wp-config.php, which can lead to remote code execution. Additionally, arbitrary file reading is possible via the add_car() function. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable theme to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2025-1282: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ThemeMakers Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive
Description
The Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_post_photo() and add_car() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The add_car() function may also make it possible to read arbitrary files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Car Dealer Automotive WordPress Theme – Responsive contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the delete_post_photo() and add_car() functions. Insufficient validation of file paths enables authenticated attackers with low privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The add_car() function may also permit arbitrary file reading. This affects all versions up to and including 1.6.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level or higher privileges can delete arbitrary files on the server, including critical configuration files such as wp-config.php, which can lead to remote code execution. Additionally, arbitrary file reading is possible via the add_car() function. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable theme to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-13T16:19:05.700Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b0eb7ef31ef0b54da71
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:10 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:59:13 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 12:11:19 PM
Views: 15
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