CVE-2025-5394CWE-862

Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme <= 7.8.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via Plugin Installation

Critical · published July 15, 2025

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 98.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
51%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing capability check in a popular WordPress theme lets attackers upload malicious files easily, like an unmonitored backdoor into your home! 🔥 Imagine a charity event where anyone can waltz in and set up a booth without verification — that's what this vulnerability does! An attacker could stroll right into your WordPress site with a disguised webshell, just waiting to wreak havoc. The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain full control, steal sensitive information, or even take your site offline. This vulnerability opens the door to remote code execution, putting your entire website at serious risk!

Put simply

Imagine a charity event where anyone can waltz in and set up a booth without verification — that's what this vulnerability does! An attacker could stroll right into your WordPress site with a disguised webshell, just waiting to wreak havoc. The vulnerability exists in the `alone_import_pack_install_plugin()` function, which fails to verify user permissions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload zip files and execute malicious code.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain full control, steal sensitive information, or even take your site offline. This vulnerability opens the door to remote code execution, putting your entire website at serious risk! Immediately update the Alone theme to version 7.8.4 or later to close this gap. Additionally, review your site for unauthorized files and consider implementing strict file upload controls to prevent future issues. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can turn your site into a fortress against these sneaky intruders. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.51287 · 98.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-07-15T03:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUL 03:43Z
    Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme <= 7.8.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via Plugin Installation
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