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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes administrator-level remote code execution in PluXml CMS through the default theme’s minify.php file. A logged-in administrator can replace that PHP file with arbitrary code, allowing server command execution. The public record does not identify affected versions or a vendor patch.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any PluXml site with reachable administration, because successful misuse can lead to full server compromise. Prioritize access reduction and file integrity review while waiting for definitive vendor version and patch information.
Technical view
The reported flaw is in PluXml CMS theme editing for /themes/defaut/css/minify.php. An authenticated administrator can overwrite the file with arbitrary PHP, creating code execution impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVSS 3.1 is 9.1 with high privileges required and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to internet-facing PluXml deployments where administrator accounts or the admin panel are reachable. The source bundle lists affected vendor, product, and versions as n/a, so version-specific exposure cannot be confirmed from these sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated administrator access, so the main business risk is severe impact after admin credential compromise or insider misuse.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and linked disclosure. The record provides no affected version range, CPE, or official fix. High privileges are required, but impact is complete once an administrator can overwrite the PHP file.
Mitigation direction
- Check PluXml vendor guidance for patched versions or official mitigations.
- Restrict admin panel access to trusted networks or approved administrators.
- Review and reduce administrator accounts; enforce MFA where available.
- Disable production theme editing if supported by the deployment.
- Restore minify.php from a trusted source if unauthorized changes are found.
- Add integrity monitoring for theme PHP files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory PluXml instances and confirm whether the default theme path exists.
- Review /themes/defaut/css/minify.php for unauthorized PHP changes.
- Check admin audit logs for theme editor activity.
- Confirm admin panel exposure from external networks.
- Verify whether affected versions are clarified by vendor or CVE updates.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.36CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/lukehebe/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/main/CVE-2025-57567.pdfCVE reference, mitre
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Improper Access Control
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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