CVE-2025-12637
Elastic Theme Editor <= 0.0.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Description
The Elastic Theme Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a dynamic code generation feature in the process_theme function in all versions up to, and including, 0.0.3. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 9:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the Elastic Theme Editor plugin immediately.
- Remove the plugin if not actively used.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Elastic Theme Editor de koopersmith, Description: El plugin Elastic Theme Editor para WordPress es vulnerable a la carga arbitraria de archivos debido a una característica de generación dinámica de código en la función process_theme en todas las versiones hasta la 0.0.3, inclusive. Esto permite a atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Suscriptor y superior, subir archivos arbitrarios al servidor del sitio afectado, lo que podría hacer posible la ejecución remota de código. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'koopersmith', 'product': 'Elastic Theme Editor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '0.0.3'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-12637', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-11-12T15:11:09.016383Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Elastic Theme Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a dynamic code generation feature in the process_theme function in all versions up to, and including, 0.0.3. 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elastic-theme-editor/trunk/editor/class-elastic-editor.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e158a13d-5452-492a-875e-53791e1ff840?source=cve