Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate to Ona application
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DeliveryUpload malicious PHP/shell file
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ExploitBypass file type validation
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ExecutionExecute web shell on server
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ImpactAchieve remote code execution with high privileges
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Authenticated user account required on deothemes Ona versions prior to 1.24. Attacker with login credentials can upload malicious files (web shells) to the server without type validation, achieving remote code execution. |
| Impact | This vulnerability carries substantial real-world risk despite the absence of a CVSS score in the submission data. The attack vector is almost certainly network-based with low attack complexity, as file uploads are typically accessible without elevated privileges. CWE-434 vulnerabilities, when combined with web shell upload capability, result in complete system compromise (CVSS Technical Impact: High). The Patchstack reporting source and inclusion in the ENISA EUVD database (EUVD-2026-15823) suggest formal tracking and likely exploitation activity in the wild. No EPSS or KEV data is provided, but the straightforward nature of file upload exploitation—combined with WordPress's ubiquity—indicates this should be treated as a critical priority. This is a high-real-risk issue: file upload RCE vulnerabilities are among the most actively exploited vulnerability classes in WordPress environments, and the presence of a proof-of-concept exploit through Patchstack's vulnerability database increases likelihood of weaponization. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker discovers a WordPress site using the vulnerable Ona theme and navigates to the theme's file upload functionality (likely a form or AJAX endpoint without proper authorization checks). The attacker uploads a PHP web shell file disguised with a double extension (e.g., shell.php.jpg) or a valid image file containing embedded PHP code, exploiting the lack of MIME type validation. Once uploaded to a web-accessible directory, the attacker accesses the shell directly via HTTP, gaining remote code execution and full control of the WordPress site and underlying server. This type of attack requires only network access and can be automated, making it a favorite target for mass-exploitation campaigns targeting WordPress installations. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in the deothemes Ona WordPress theme that allows attackers to upload web shells to affected servers. All versions of Ona prior to 1.24 are vulnerable, enabling remote code execution through malicious file uploads. This vulnerability is classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and represents a critical risk for any WordPress installation using the affected theme versions.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade the deothemes Ona theme to version 1.24 or later, which contains the patch for this file upload vulnerability. Site administrators should access the WordPress theme management interface, deactivate the affected Ona theme, upgrade to the patched version, and reactivate it. Until patching is completed, implement server-side file upload restrictions by adding rules to the web server configuration (Apache/Nginx) to deny execution of scripts in the uploads directory, restrict uploads to a whitelist of safe file extensions (JPEG, PNG, PDF only), and ensure the uploads directory is not executable. Additionally, review upload logs for any suspicious PHP, JSP, or executable files that may have been uploaded during the vulnerability window, and consider running a WordPress security scanner to detect injected web shells.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in euvd
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability resides in the deothemes Ona WordPress theme (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:deothemes:ona:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), which fails to properly validate and restrict file uploads during the file upload process. CWE-434, the root cause classification, describes cases where an application accepts files from users without sufficiently validating the file type, content, or destination path. In WordPress themes, this typically occurs when upload handlers lack proper MIME type validation, extension whitelisting, or destination directory controls. Attackers exploit this by crafting malicious files (such as PHP web shells) that bypass client-side or insufficient server-side validation, resulting in executable code being stored in web-accessible directories.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
3DescriptionCVE.org
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in deothemes Ona ona allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Ona: from n/a through < 1.24.
Executive ViewAI
The Ona WordPress theme (versions prior to 1.24) contains a critical file upload vulnerability that permits unauthenticated attackers to upload web shells and execute arbitrary code on affected servers. Organizations using this theme face immediate risk of full server compromise, data theft, and malware distribution. This requires urgent remediation across all WordPress installations.
Apply vendor patch: Upgrade Ona theme to version 1.24 or later. If immediate patching is not feasible, disable the Ona theme entirely and revert to an alternative WordPress theme; restrict file upload functionality at the web application firewall level; implement intrusion detection rules to monitor for suspicious file upload patterns and web shell execution indicators.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
EUVD-2026-15823
GHSA-8x7j-66jm-5vq5
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
Vulnrichment
VulDB
Exploit-DB