CVE-2025-67547: Konte Theme Authorization Bypass Flaw

CVE-2025-67547 Overview

A Missing Authorization vulnerability has been identified in the uixthemes Konte WordPress theme (versions through 2.4.6). This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized access to protected functionality within WordPress sites using the affected theme.

Critical Impact

Unauthorized users may be able to bypass access controls, potentially leading to information disclosure and limited denial of service impacts on affected WordPress installations.

Affected Products

• uixthemes Konte WordPress Theme versions through 2.4.6
• WordPress installations using the Konte theme

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-02-20 - CVE-2025-67547 published to NVD
• 2026-02-25 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-67547

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability falls under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), indicating that the Konte WordPress theme fails to properly verify user authorization before allowing access to certain functionality. The flaw exists due to incorrectly configured access control mechanisms within the theme's code.

The vulnerability is network-exploitable, meaning attackers can target affected sites remotely without requiring authentication. The attack complexity is low, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic technical knowledge. While the vulnerability does not affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system at the highest levels, it does allow for partial information disclosure and can cause limited availability impacts.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the absence of proper authorization checks within the Konte theme. When certain theme functions or endpoints are accessed, the application fails to verify whether the requesting user has the appropriate permissions to perform the action. This is a common issue in WordPress themes where developers may inadvertently expose AJAX handlers, REST API endpoints, or other functionality without implementing proper capability checks using WordPress's built-in authorization functions like current_user_can().

Attack Vector

The attack is conducted over the network, where an unauthenticated attacker can send crafted requests to the vulnerable WordPress site. Due to the missing authorization checks, the attacker can access functionality that should be restricted to authenticated users or administrators.

The vulnerability manifests when the Konte theme processes requests without validating user permissions. Attackers can identify vulnerable endpoints through reconnaissance and then craft HTTP requests to interact with protected functionality. For detailed technical information about the specific vulnerable endpoints and exploitation methods, refer to the Patchstack WordPress Vulnerability Advisory.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-67547

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or unauthorized requests to Konte theme-specific AJAX endpoints or REST API routes
• Access log entries showing requests to theme functionality from unauthenticated users
• Unexpected changes to theme settings or site content that may indicate unauthorized access
• Increased traffic patterns to specific theme-related URLs from unknown IP addresses

Detection Strategies

• Monitor WordPress access logs for requests targeting Konte theme-specific endpoints without valid authentication
• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious access patterns to theme functionality
• Review WordPress debug logs for authorization-related errors or warnings from the Konte theme
• Utilize security plugins that monitor for broken access control attempts

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable detailed logging for WordPress AJAX and REST API requests
• Configure alerts for unusual spikes in requests to theme-specific endpoints
• Regularly audit user activity logs for signs of unauthorized access attempts
• Implement real-time monitoring for changes to theme settings and configurations

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-67547

Immediate Actions Required

• Update the Konte WordPress theme to a patched version (if available from the vendor)
• Review and restrict access to the WordPress admin panel using IP whitelisting
• Implement additional authentication layers for sensitive theme functionality
• Consider temporarily disabling or switching themes if no patch is available
• Enable WordPress security plugins with access control monitoring capabilities

Patch Information

Site administrators should check for updates from uixthemes for the Konte theme. Consult the Patchstack WordPress Vulnerability Advisory for the latest patch information and remediation guidance. Ensure that automatic updates are enabled for themes where possible, and maintain regular backup procedures before applying updates.

Workarounds

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to restrict unauthorized access to theme-specific endpoints
• Use WordPress security plugins that provide additional access control enforcement
• Restrict access to the WordPress admin area via .htaccess rules or server configuration
• Consider switching to an alternative theme until a patch is released
• Regularly audit user roles and capabilities to ensure least-privilege principles are enforced

# Example: Restrict access to WordPress admin in Apache .htaccess
<Files wp-login.php>
  Order Deny,Allow
  Deny from all
  Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
</Files>

# Example: Block direct access to theme-specific AJAX handlers
<FilesMatch "^(ajax|api).*\.php$">
  Order Deny,Allow
  Deny from all
</FilesMatch>