CVE-2025-4317: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in CodexThemes TheGem
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the thegem_get_logo_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
TheGem WordPress theme versions up to 5.10.3 contain a CWE-434 vulnerability due to insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the thegem_get_logo_url() function. Authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may enable remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files to the web server hosting the vulnerable TheGem theme. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including remote code execution, data confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user privileges to prevent untrusted users from uploading files, and consider disabling or limiting the use of the vulnerable functionality if possible.
CVE-2025-4317: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in CodexThemes TheGem
Description
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the thegem_get_logo_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
TheGem WordPress theme versions up to 5.10.3 contain a CWE-434 vulnerability due to insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the thegem_get_logo_url() function. Authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may enable remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files to the web server hosting the vulnerable TheGem theme. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including remote code execution, data confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user privileges to prevent untrusted users from uploading files, and consider disabling or limiting the use of the vulnerable functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-05T13:58:46.175Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d9816c4522896dcbd660a
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:08:38 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:21:30 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 10:01:19 PM
Views: 87
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