Path Traversal Vulnerability in ChurcHope Theme for WordPress
CVE-2014-125134

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Churchope
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2014-125134?

The ChurcHope theme for WordPress, prior to version 2.2, contains a path traversal vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit the 'file' parameter in the script located at /wp-content/themes/churchope/lib/downloadlink.php. By exploiting directory traversal sequences, attackers can access sensitive files from the server, such as wp-config.php or /etc/passwd, which may lead to the disclosure of critical database credentials. This vulnerability was first noted by the Shadowserver Foundation on October 18, 2023, raising concerns about the security of websites using this theme.

Affected Version(s)

ChurcHope 0 < 2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2014-125134 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c5833bd-1fe0-4eba-97aa-...
third-party-advisory
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/129706/
exploit
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob...
technical-description

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Cleiton Pinheiro
The Shadowserver Foundation
.