CVE-2014-125133 Details
Description
NativeChurch theme for WordPress before 1.6.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files through the file parameter of download.php. Attackers can send GET requests with directory traversal sequences in the file parameter to retrieve sensitive files like wp-config.php. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the NativeChurch theme for WordPress, affecting versions prior to 1.6.2. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by exploiting the file parameter in download.php. By sending GET requests with directory traversal sequences, attackers can access sensitive files such as wp-config.php. The first evidence of exploitation was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on October 19, 2023.
Users are advised to update the NativeChurch WordPress theme to version 1.6.2 or later.
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Assessed Oct 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e1062ed-0c48-473f-aab2-20ac9d4c72b1 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploit |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/wordpress/nativechurch-wp-theme-lfd.yaml | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://imithemes.com/item/native-church/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://packetstorm.news/files/id/128101/ | [email protected] | Broken LinkExploit |
| https://packetstorm.news/files/id/132297/ | [email protected] | Broken LinkExploit |
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e1062ed-0c48-473f-aab2-20ac9d4c72b1 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nativechurch-wordpress-theme-1.6.2-arbitrary-file-download-via-download-php | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundle |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| IMIThemes NativeChurch | >= 0, < 1.6.2 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |