Vulnerability · CVE-2025-4317
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the thegem_get_logo_url() function in all versions up to, and includin
Published May 13, 2025 · catalog updated Apr 8, 2026 · CodexThemes TheGem
- Severity
- High8.8
- Known exploitation
- Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
- EPSS
- 1.2%
- Remediation
- Vendor / distro source
- Affected products
- vendor CodexThemes TheGem 0 ≤5.10.3
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the thegem_get_logo_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Technical analysis
Mechanism and impact are interpreted from ingested advisories — not independent exploit research.
CWE classification
No CWE identifiers stored yet.
Prerequisites and impact
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How to fix CVE-2025-4317
Recommended remediation
A vendor or distribution source is linked. Check that advisory for patch availability; this catalog does not invent fix status.
Official advisories
What to do
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Executive
This is a public record, not a confirmed incident. CVE-2025-4317 is a high issue in CodexThemes TheGem (CVSS 8.8). CISA does not currently list it as known exploited. Next step: Compare installed versions with the linked vendor advisory before changing production.
System administrator
Check whether CodexThemes TheGem is installed. Ranges on record: CodexThemes TheGem 0 ≤5.10.3 (0 ≤5.10.3). Compare installed versions with the linked vendor advisory before changing production.
Security analyst
CVSS 8.8. EPSS 1.2%. CISA does not currently list it as known exploited. Weaknesses: not classified. Sources: cve_org, epss, euvd. Exploit links, when listed below, point at the original publisher.
Related intelligence
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in CISA KEV or VulnCheck KEV.
Safe detection guidance
Compare installed versions with the affected ranges below and verify the advisory from the original publisher. This site stores metadata and outbound links only; it does not ship exploit code or proof-of-concept payloads.
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Code
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Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
May 13, 2025 · EUVD
Detected
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the thegem_get_logo_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Apr 8, 2026 · EUVD
Updated
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the thegem_get_logo_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Affected versions
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- vendor CodexThemes TheGem 0 ≤5.10.30 ≤5.10.3
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2025-4317
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2025-4317
30-day exploitation probability 1.2%
first.org - EUVDVulnerability recordEUVD-2025-14370
The TheGem theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the thegem_get_logo_url() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and abov
euvd.enisa.europa.eu
References
Freshness
Last verified in this catalog Oct 18, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.