Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-49060 is a critical vulnerability in the WordPress Wastia theme before version 1.1.3. It allows unauthenticated attackers to upload dangerous files, potentially including a web shell, which can lead to full site compromise. No provided source confirms active exploitation, and it is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied data.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any public WordPress site using Wastia. The vulnerability can enable site takeover without authentication. Prioritize inventory, upgrade or removal, and post-remediation checks for suspicious files.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-434: unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type in CMSSuperHeroes Wastia. The CVSS 3.1 score is 10.0 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. Affected versions are Wastia before 1.1.3.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the CMSSuperHeroes Wastia theme below 1.1.3. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the primary concern because the vulnerability is network-reachable and unauthenticated according to the CVSS vector.
Exploitation context
The CVE description states the flaw allows upload of a web shell to a web server. The supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation, public exploit availability, or inclusion in CISA KEV.
Researcher notes
The public data is concise and does not provide endpoint details, exploit mechanics, or vendor advisory text. Avoid assuming exploitation status. Validate affected versions against CVE and Patchstack records, then focus on upgrade status and indicators of unauthorized uploaded files.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade the Wastia theme to version 1.1.3 or later if available.
- If upgrade is not possible, disable or remove the Wastia theme.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for any additional remediation details.
- Review web server and WordPress file permissions for unnecessary write access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Wastia theme and installed version.
- Confirm no site is running Wastia below 1.1.3.
- Review recent uploads and theme directories for unexpected executable files.
- Check web logs for suspicious upload activity around WordPress endpoints.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.96Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.