CVE-2025-1681

CVE-2025-1681 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The Cardealer theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check and missing filename sanitization on the demo theme scheme AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change or delete arbitrary css and js files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1681?
The Cardealer theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check and missing filename sanitization on the demo theme scheme AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change or delete arbitrary css and js files.
How severe is CVE-2025-1681?
CVE-2025-1681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-1681 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1681?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-1681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-1681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5487.
When was CVE-2025-1681 published?
CVE-2025-1681 was published on 2025-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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