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StylemixThemes security patch release for CVE-2025-64374

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StylemixThemes released Motors 5.6.82 on 3 November to fix CVE-2025-64374, closing an arbitrary file upload path that could let low-privilege logged-in users take over affected WordPress sites. The patch matters because the flaw allowed plugin installation and activation without proper authorization. Sites running versions 5.6.81 and below should update immediately to reduce takeover risk.

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Timeline

  1. 17.12.2025 18:45 2 articles · 5mo ago

    Motors 5.6.82 patch closes unauthorized plugin installation

    Mitigation Patch Update

    StylemixThemes released Motors version 5.6.82 with a current_user_can permission check to stop logged-in users from abusing the AJAX handler to install and activate plugins through the arbitrary file upload path in CVE-2025-64374.

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  2. 17.12.2025 18:45 1 articles · 5mo ago

    Patchstack discloses CVE-2025-64374 in Motors theme

    Initial Disclosure

    Patchstack disclosed CVE-2025-64374 in the Motors WordPress theme from StylemixThemes, warning that logged-in Subscriber-level users on versions 5.6.81 and below could use an arbitrary file upload flaw in an AJAX handler to install and activate plugins and reach full site takeover.

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