WordPress Ark Theme Core प्लगइन < 1.71.0 - प्रमाणीकृत रिमोट कोड एग्जीक्यूशन (RCE) भेद्यता

The RCE vulnerability in Ark Theme Core presents a severe risk. An attacker could leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the web server hosting the WordPress site. This could lead to data theft, website defacement, malware installation, or complete system takeover. Given the plugin's potential usage on numerous WordPress sites, the blast radius is significant. Successful exploitation could also enable lateral movement within the network if the server has access to other resources. The ability to inject code directly bypasses typical security controls, making it a particularly dangerous vulnerability.

Websites utilizing the Ark Theme Core plugin, particularly those running older, unpatched versions (0.0.0–1.71.0), are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple websites share the same server are especially vulnerable, as a compromise of one site could potentially impact others. Sites with limited security monitoring or outdated WordPress installations are also at higher risk.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r "ark-core" /var/www/html/

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin list | grep ark-core

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin update ark-core --version=1.71.0

• generic web: Check WordPress plugin directory for mentions of 'ark-core' and associated vulnerabilities. • generic web: Review WordPress error logs for any unusual code execution patterns or errors related to the Ark Theme Core plugin.

1. 2025-03-03Disclosure

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1. आरक्षित2025-02-17
2. प्रकाशित2025-03-03
3. संशोधित2026-04-28
4. EPSS अद्यतन2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-26970 is to immediately upgrade the Ark Theme Core plugin to version 1.71.0 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider disabling the plugin entirely. As a temporary workaround, implement strict input validation and sanitization on any user-supplied data processed by the plugin. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block suspicious code injection attempts, although this is not a substitute for patching. Monitor WordPress logs for unusual activity or code execution attempts.