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CVE-2018-25437 Cherryframework CVE debrief

CVE-2018-25437 is a high-severity information disclosure vulnerability (CVSS Score: 8.7) affecting WordPress CherryFramework Themes version 3.1.4. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive backup files by accessing the download_backup.php endpoint. Specifically, attackers can directly access the download_backup.php script located in the admin/data_management directory to obtain ZIP archives containing the entire contents of the wp-content/themes directory.

Vendor
Cherryframework
Product
Cherry Framework Themes
CVSS
HIGH 8.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-15
Original CVE updated
2026-06-15
Advisory published
2026-06-15
Advisory updated
2026-06-15

Who should care

Users of WordPress CherryFramework Themes version 3.1.4 should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an insecure endpoint (download_backup.php) in the admin/data_management directory of the WordPress CherryFramework Themes 3.1.4. This endpoint allows unauthenticated access to sensitive backup ZIP files containing the entire wp-content/themes directory contents.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update WordPress CherryFramework Themes to a version that is not vulnerable.
  • Restrict access to the download_backup.php endpoint.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to the download_backup.php endpoint.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2018-25437 vulnerability has been documented in various sources, including [ref-5](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45896) and [ref-6](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-cherryframework-themes-backup-file-download).

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2018-25437 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-25437

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2018-25437 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25437

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.