CVE-2025-6989

CVSS 8.1 High
  • CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
  • Published: 2025-07-26T08:15:26.160

The Kallyas theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary folder deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_font() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.21.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary folders on the server.

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How to fix CVE-2025-6989

CVE-2025-6989 is a high severity vulnerability affecting the affected product.

Description: The Kallyas theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary folder deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_font() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.21.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary folders on the server. Related CVE by CWENo related CWE found.Top […]

Affected Versions:
Vulnerable: ≤ 4.21.0
Safe: ≥ 4.21.1

Exploit Difficulty: EASY
⏱️ Time to exploit: < 1 hour
🛠️ Required skills: Basic web security knowledge
💰 Public exploits: Likely available

How to Fix:

1 Identify affected systems

- Check if you're running the affected product
- Verify version (vulnerable: ≤ 4.21.0)

2 Immediate actions

- Update to ≥ 4.21.1 or later
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access

3 Verification

- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)

4 Long-term prevention

- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations

Exploit Difficulty Assessment

EASY
⏱️ Time to Exploit: < 1 hour
🛠️ Skills Required: Basic web security knowledge
💰 Public Exploits: Likely available

Affected Versions

Vulnerable: ≤ 4.21.0
Safe: ≥ 4.21.1

Vulnerability Timeline

Jul 26, 2025
Vulnerability Published

CVE details first published to NVD database

Nov 12, 2025
Imported to Database

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Detection Rules & IOCs

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