CVE-2025-54736: Savoy Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2025-54736 Overview

CVE-2025-54736 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the NordicMade Savoy WordPress theme. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data from affected installations over the network. The issue is classified under [CWE-497]: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere. All versions of Savoy up to and including 3.0.8 are affected. The vulnerability requires no authentication, no user interaction, and low attack complexity. Its impact is limited to confidentiality, with no integrity or availability impact.

Critical Impact
Unauthenticated remote attackers can retrieve sensitive system information embedded within the Savoy theme, potentially aiding further attacks against the WordPress site.

Affected Products

NordicMade Savoy WordPress Theme versions through 3.0.8
WordPress installations using the Savoy theme
Sites where the Savoy theme is installed but not updated beyond 3.0.8

Discovery Timeline

2025-08-14 - CVE CVE-2025-54736 published to NVD
2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-54736

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability stems from improper handling of embedded sensitive information within the Savoy WordPress theme. An unauthenticated attacker can issue network requests to the affected site to retrieve data that should not be accessible to unauthorized parties. Because the flaw is network-exploitable and requires no privileges or user interaction, any internet-facing WordPress site running Savoy <= 3.0.8 is exposed.

The CWE-497 classification indicates that sensitive system information is placed within a sphere accessible to unauthorized actors. In WordPress theme contexts, this commonly involves accessible files, endpoints, or template resources returning data intended for internal use. The disclosed information can facilitate reconnaissance and inform subsequent exploitation attempts against the site or its underlying infrastructure.

Root Cause

The root cause is embedded sensitive data within the theme accessible without proper access controls. The theme does not adequately restrict access to files or resources containing configuration, path, or system information. This missing authorization boundary permits direct retrieval by anonymous clients.

Attack Vector

Exploitation occurs over the network. An attacker sends crafted HTTP requests to the vulnerable WordPress installation to retrieve exposed data. No credentials or user interaction are required. The impact is limited to information disclosure rather than direct site compromise.

Detailed exploitation specifics are documented in the Patchstack Vulnerability Report.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-54736

Indicators of Compromise

Unexpected HTTP GET requests targeting Savoy theme files under /wp-content/themes/savoy/
Access log entries from unfamiliar IP addresses probing theme resources or endpoints
Requests attempting to enumerate configuration or debug files within the theme directory

Detection Strategies

Inventory all WordPress sites and identify installations using the Savoy theme at version <= 3.0.8
Monitor web server access logs for anomalous request patterns targeting theme paths
Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with signatures for WordPress theme reconnaissance

Monitoring Recommendations

Alert on repeated unauthenticated requests to theme directories from a single source
Track HTTP response sizes on theme endpoints to detect potentially sensitive data exfiltration
Correlate reconnaissance activity against Savoy with subsequent authentication or exploitation attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-54736

Immediate Actions Required

Identify all WordPress installations running the Savoy theme and confirm the installed version
Update the Savoy theme to a version newer than 3.0.8 once the vendor publishes a patched release
Review web server logs for signs of prior exploitation or reconnaissance against theme resources
Restrict direct HTTP access to theme configuration or internal files at the web server level

Patch Information

Users should update the Savoy theme to a version above 3.0.8 when available from NordicMade. Refer to the Patchstack Vulnerability Report for current patch status and vendor guidance.

Workarounds

Deploy a Web Application Firewall to block unauthenticated requests to sensitive theme paths
Configure web server rules to deny direct access to non-essential files within the Savoy theme directory
Temporarily switch to an alternative theme if a patched version is not yet available and exposure risk is elevated

bash

# Example Apache configuration to restrict access to theme internals
<Directory "/var/www/html/wp-content/themes/savoy">
    <FilesMatch "\.(json|log|ini|conf|txt|md)$">
        Require all denied
    </FilesMatch>
</Directory>