CVE-2025-5394: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Bearsthemes Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme
The Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the alone_import_pack_install_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload zip files containing webshells disguised as plugins from remote locations to achieve remote code execution. CVE-2025-54019 is likely a duplicate of this.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-5394 is a critical vulnerability in the Bearsthemes Alone WordPress theme affecting all versions up to 7.8.3. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the alone_import_pack_install_plugin() function, which permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary zip files remotely. These zip files can contain malicious webshells disguised as plugins, leading to remote code execution on the affected WordPress site. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). CVE-2025-54019 is likely a duplicate of this vulnerability. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, including malicious webshells, resulting in full remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the impact is severe, potentially allowing complete site takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable functionality by disabling or removing the affected theme or limiting plugin installation capabilities to trusted users only. Monitor official Bearsthemes communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-5394: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Bearsthemes Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme
Description
The Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the alone_import_pack_install_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload zip files containing webshells disguised as plugins from remote locations to achieve remote code execution. CVE-2025-54019 is likely a duplicate of this.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-5394 is a critical vulnerability in the Bearsthemes Alone WordPress theme affecting all versions up to 7.8.3. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the alone_import_pack_install_plugin() function, which permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary zip files remotely. These zip files can contain malicious webshells disguised as plugins, leading to remote code execution on the affected WordPress site. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). CVE-2025-54019 is likely a duplicate of this vulnerability. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, including malicious webshells, resulting in full remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the impact is severe, potentially allowing complete site takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable functionality by disabling or removing the affected theme or limiting plugin installation capabilities to trusted users only. Monitor official Bearsthemes communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-30T16:01:34.027Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6875d2dfa83201eaaccc9375
Added to database: 7/15/2025, 4:02:39 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:34:01 PM
Last updated: 4/13/2026, 11:49:36 AM
Views: 248
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