Path Traversal in Imithemes Nativechurch
CVE-2014-125133
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- packetstorm.news/files/id/128101/ (exploit)
- packetstorm.news/files/id/132297/ (exploit)
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e1062ed-0c48-473f-aab2-20ac9d4c72b1 (third-party-advisory)
- github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/wor… (technical-description)
- imithemes.com/item/native-church/ (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nativechurch-wordpress-theme-1.6.2-arbitrary-file-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-125133?
- CVE-2014-125133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imithemes Nativechurch, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-10-20.
- How severe is CVE-2014-125133?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.