Description
The kallyas theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.0 via the `TH_PhpCode` pagebuilder widget. This is due to the theme not restricting access to the code editor widget for non-administrators. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
Published: 2025-11-01
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability exists in the TH_PhpCode pagebuilder widget of the Kallyas WordPress theme. Due to the theme not restricting access to this code editor widget for users who are not administrators, an authenticated attacker with Contributor‑level privileges or higher can insert and execute arbitrary PHP code on the web server. This grants the attacker full control over the server, allowing data exfiltration, lateral movement, and complete site takeover. The weakness is identified as an unsafe code injection (CWE‑94).

Affected Systems

All released versions of the hogash KALLYAS Creative eCommerce Multi‑Purpose WordPress Theme up to and including version 4.24.0 are affected. Users running any of these versions are vulnerable; only versions above 4.24.0 without the TH_PhpCode widget or with restricted privileges are safe.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 classifies the vulnerability as critical, yet the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low probability of exploitation. Because the flaw requires authenticated access at the Contributor level, attackers must either compromise credentials or abuse existing legitimate accounts. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but its ability to execute code remotely poses a severe threat if exploited.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 01:57 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the KALLYAS theme to any version newer than 4.24.0, which removes or restricts the TH_PhpCode widget;
  • If an immediate upgrade is not possible, disable the TH_PhpCode widget for all non‑administrator users by editing the theme files or using a plugin that blocks access to the widget;
  • Revoke Contributor or higher privileges from users who do not require them, limiting the number of accounts that can exploit the vulnerability.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 01:57 UTC.

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History

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:15:00 +0000

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Hogash
Hogash kallyas
Wordpress
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Vendors & Products Hogash
Hogash kallyas
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:45:00 +0000

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Description The kallyas theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.0 via the `TH_PhpCode` pagebuilder widget. This is due to the theme not restricting access to the code editor widget for non-administrators. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
Title Kallyas <= 4.24.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution
Weaknesses CWE-94
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Hogash Kallyas
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T17:00:41.322Z

Reserved: 2025-07-01T21:10:09.036Z

Link: CVE-2025-6990

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Updated: 2025-11-03T13:22:08.793Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-11-01T08:15:32.600

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-6990

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-21T02:00:12Z

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