Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in AivahThemes Hostme v2 hostmev2 allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Hostme v2: from n/a through <= 7.0.
Published: 2026-01-22
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability permits an attacker to delete arbitrary files on the server by crafting a path traversal payload in the AivahThemes Hostme v2 theme. This flaw can lead to the removal of critical WordPress files, loss of content, and overall site downtime, representing a significant integrity violation with potential availability impact.

Affected Systems

WordPress installations using the AivahThemes Hostme v2 theme, versions from the initial release through 7.0, are affected. Any site running a vulnerable theme version can be exploited.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates high severity, but the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low likelihood of exploitation at present. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is remote via an HTTP request that triggers the theme's path handling logic.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 29, 2026 at 17:27 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Hostme v2 theme to a version higher than 7.0.
  • If an upgrade is not an immediate option, disable the vulnerable theme or switch to a trusted alternative to prevent further exploitation.
  • Configure strict file system permissions on the web root to limit deletion rights to the web server process, thereby reducing the damage an attacker can cause if the vulnerability is exercised.
  • Verify with the vendor’s website for any available patches or advisories for the Hostme v2 theme and apply them promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 29, 2026 at 17:27 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

 cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in AivahThemes Hostme v2 hostmev2 allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Hostme v2: from n/a through <= 7.0.
Title WordPress Hostme v2 theme <= 7.0 - Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-22
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:14:33.277Z

Reserved: 2025-12-24T14:00:54.032Z

Link: CVE-2025-68907

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Updated: 2026-01-27T20:57:30.656Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-01-22T17:16:14.603

Modified: 2026-04-27T21:16:22.967

Link: CVE-2025-68907

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-29T17:30:16Z

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