CVE-2025-26970: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in FRESHFACE Ark Theme Core ark-core a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-26970?

the ark: upgrade to newer than 1.70.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-26970 being exploited?

CVE-2025-26970 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-26970 affect?

CVE-2025-26970 affects the ark. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in FRESHFACE Ark Theme Core ark-core allows Code Injection.This issue affects Ark Theme Core: from n/a through < 1.71.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-26970?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-26970 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting the ark. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in FRESHFACE Ark Theme Core ark-core allows Code Injection.This issue affects Ark Theme Core: from n/a through < 1.71.0.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2025-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: arktheme

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-03 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arktheme the ark UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.70.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.70.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-ark || rpm -q the-ark || the-ark --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.70.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-ark

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-ark

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-26970?

the ark: upgrade to newer than 1.70.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-26970 being exploited?

CVE-2025-26970 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-26970 affect?

CVE-2025-26970 affects the ark. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in FRESHFACE Ark Theme Core ark-core allows Code Injection.This issue affects Ark Theme Core: from n/a through < 1.71.0.

How urgent is CVE-2025-26970?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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