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CVE-2025-6989: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in hogash KALLYAS - Creative eCommerce Multi-Purpose WordPress Theme

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-6989cvecve-2025-6989cwe-22
Published: Sat Jul 26 2025 (07/26/2025, 07:23:51 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: hogash
Product: KALLYAS - Creative eCommerce Multi-Purpose WordPress Theme

Description

The Kallyas theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary folder deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_font() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.21.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary folders on the server.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 17:49:18 UTC

Technical Analysis

The KALLYAS - Creative eCommerce Multi-Purpose WordPress Theme contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the delete_font() function. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with Contributor or higher privileges to bypass file path restrictions and delete arbitrary directories on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.21.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impacts.

Potential Impact

An attacker with Contributor-level access can delete arbitrary folders on the server, potentially disrupting website functionality and causing data loss. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but severely affects integrity and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions. Avoid granting Contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-07-01T21:06:01.353Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6884849ead5a09ad005c4a0a

Added to database: 7/26/2025, 7:32:46 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:49:18 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:10:34 AM

Views: 183

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