WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2025-26970 Modified

Ark Theme Core: Code execution

Ark Theme Core is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account.

CVE / CNA score 10.0 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Ark Theme Core
Plugin slug
the-ark
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Mar 03, 2025
Weakness
CWE-94 — Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

This CVE was published Mar 03, 2025 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Ark Theme Core to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in FRESHFACE Ark Theme Core ark-core allows Code Injection.This issue affects Ark Theme Core: from n/a through < 1.71.0.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources