CVE-2025-4317
Published: 13 May 2025
Summary
CVE-2025-4317 is a high-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Codex Themes (inferred from references). Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 21.0% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
The CVE-2025-4317 vulnerability affects the TheGem theme for WordPress in all versions through 5.10.3. It is an arbitrary file upload flaw (CWE-434) caused by missing file type validation inside the thegem_get_logo_url() function, which allows an authenticated user to place attacker-controlled files on the server.
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit the issue over the network without user interaction. Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution, consistent with the CVSS 8.8 rating that reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The published references point to the vendor changelog and the Wordfence advisory for mitigation guidance; administrators are expected to apply the fix released by the theme developer. The associated EPSS score has remained flat at a low value of 0.0116 with no material increase after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2025-14370
Vulnerability details
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…
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above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.