CVE-2025-30996 Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in WordPress themes by Themify

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious web shells to Themify WordPress themes, leading to remote code execution on the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-30996?

CVE-2025-30996 is a critical vulnerability in Themify Bloggie, published on 6 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Themify Themify Sidepane WordPress Theme, Themify Themify Newsy, Themify Themify Folo, Themify Themify Edmin, Themify Bloggie, Themify Photobox, Themify Wigi, Themify Rezo, Themify Slide allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Themify Sidepane WordPress Theme: from n/a through 1.9.8; Themify Newsy: from n/a through 1.9.9; Themify Folo: from n/a through 1.9.6; Themify Edmin: from n/a through 2.0.0; Bloggie: from n/a through 2.0.8; Photobox: from n/a through 2.0.1; Wigi: from n/a through 2.0.1; Rezo: from n/a through 1.9.7; Slide: from n/a through 1.7.5.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-30996?

How do I fix CVE-2025-30996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-30996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-30996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-30996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pfj9-jrrx-g7r5.

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