9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-5394
Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

July 15, 2025, 4:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

July 15, 2025, 1:14 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-5394 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update the WordPress theme to patch arbitrary file upload vulnerabilities.
  • Update the Alone theme to the latest version.
  • Remove any unauthorized uploaded files immediately.
  • Review server logs for suspicious activity.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2025-5394 has a 5 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-5394.

URL Resource
https://themeforest.net/item/alone-charity-multipurpose-nonprofit-wordpress-theme/15019939
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86f91589-b309-49aa-8b04-ca972acaf8fb?source=cve
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-5394 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-5394 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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

Python

Updated: 3 weeks ago
1 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Aug. 2, 2025, 8:01 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

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

Python

Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago
0 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Aug. 2, 2025, 7 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

CVE‑2025‑5394 WP Alone ≤ 7.8.3

Python

Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago
0 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : July 31, 2025, 3:26 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

None

Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : July 23, 2025, 11:54 a.m. This repo has been linked 88 different CVEs too.

📡 PoC auto collect from GitHub. ⚠️ Be careful Malware.

security cve exploit poc vulnerability

Updated: 14 hours, 38 minutes ago
7221 stars 1200 fork 1200 watcher
Born at : Dec. 8, 2019, 1:03 p.m. This repo has been linked 804 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-5394 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • TheCyberThrone
CVE-2025-5394 impacts WordPress Theme

August 1, 2025OverviewCVE-2025-5394 is a critical vulnerability discovered in the Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme (versions up to 7.8.3). The flaw exists in the alone_import_pa ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 01, 2025 (3 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
Hackers Exploit Critical WordPress Theme Flaw to Hijack Sites via Remote Plugin Install

Jul 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Website Security Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical security flaw in "Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme" to take over ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 31, 2025 (3 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Hackers actively exploit critical RCE in WordPress Alone theme

Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress theme 'Alone,' to achieve remote code execution and perform a full site takeover. ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 30, 2025 (4 weeks ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
WordPress Theme RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Take Full Site Control

A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the popular “Alone” WordPress theme is being actively exploited by attackers to gain complete control of vulnerable websites. The vulnerability, ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 30, 2025 (4 weeks ago)
  • security.nl
WordPress-sites aangevallen via kritieke kwetsbaarheid in Alone theme

WordPress-websites worden actief aangevallen via een kwetsbaarheid in het Alone theme, zo laat securitybedrijf Wordfence weten. Een beveiligingsupdate voor het probleem (CVE-2025-5394) is sinds 16 jun ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 30, 2025 (4 weeks ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Critical Flaw in Wix’s New AI Platform Base44 Allowed Unauthorized Access to Private Enterprise Apps

Image: Wiz Research In a significant finding that highlights the risks associated with emerging AI development platforms, Wiz Research has uncovered a critical vulnerability in Base44, a popular vibe ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 30, 2025 (4 weeks ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Critical RCE Flaw (CVE-2025-5394) in “Alone” WordPress Theme Actively Exploited, Allowing Full Site Takeover

A critical-severity vulnerability in the popular Alone – Charity Multipurpose Non-profit WordPress Theme has left thousands of WordPress sites at risk of remote code execution (RCE), according to a re ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 30, 2025 (4 weeks ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Gunra Ransomware Expands to Linux: New Variant Unleashes 100-Thread Encryption & Stealthy Tactics

The files encrypted by Gunra Ransomware | Image: Trend Micro Trend Micro has issued a spotlight on the evolving Gunra ransomware, which has extended its reach to Linux-based systems, dramatically broa ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 30, 2025 (4 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-5394 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-862
    Added Reference https://themeforest.net/item/alone-charity-multipurpose-nonprofit-wordpress-theme/15019939
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86f91589-b309-49aa-8b04-ca972acaf8fb?source=cve
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
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