CVE-2025-68986
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| zozothemes | miion | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.2.7 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-434 | The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There is no specific detection method or commands provided in the available resources. However, since the vulnerability involves arbitrary file upload allowing web shells, monitoring for unexpected file uploads or suspicious files in the web server directories could help detect exploitation attempts. Applying the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack is recommended to block attacks until an official patch is released. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-68986 is an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in the WordPress Miion Theme (versions up to 1.2.7) that allows an attacker to upload any type of file, including malicious web shells, to the affected website. This can enable the attacker to execute unauthorized code on the server and gain further access. The vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 A5: Security Misconfiguration and has a critical CVSS score of 9.9. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can severely impact you by allowing attackers to upload and execute malicious files such as web shells on your web server. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, website defacement, or complete server compromise. Because the attacker can execute code remotely, it poses a critical security risk to your website and underlying infrastructure. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack immediately to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released. Users are strongly advised to use Patchstack's automated vulnerability mitigation solutions to secure affected sites and prevent exploitation. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.