Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a WordPress theme issue where a migration file may be publicly reachable and expose user account data, including usernames, emails, and the user_pass field. For affected sites, the business risk is account compromise follow-on risk, especially if exposed password hashes are reused or weak.
Executive priority
Prioritize validation on any public WordPress site using this theme. The issue is old, but exposed credential-related data can create current account takeover risk.
Technical view
ThemeMakers Almera Responsive Portfolio theme through 2015-05-15 can expose wp_users.dat under wp-content/uploads/tmm_db_migrate/. The CVE states remote attackers can obtain sensitive wp_users fields by direct request. No CVSS, CWE, or vendor fix is provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Almera Responsive Portfolio theme with the migration export file still present and web-accessible.
Exploitation context
The source describes remote information disclosure by direct request. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no supplied source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: one CVE description and a Packet Storm reference. The affected range is stated as through 2015-05-15, but no CVSS, CWE, fixed version, or official vendor advisory appears in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or theme-maintainer guidance before assuming a patch exists.
- Remove any public migration export files from wp-content/uploads/.
- Block web access to the tmm_db_migrate upload directory.
- Update, disable, or replace the theme if vendor guidance supports doing so.
- Reset credentials for exposed WordPress accounts if the file was accessible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Almera Responsive Portfolio theme.
- Check server-side files for wp-content/uploads/tmm_db_migrate/wp_users.dat.
- Review web logs for requests to the migration file path.
- Confirm the migration directory is not publicly readable.
- Assess affected accounts if logs show successful access.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131957/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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