CVE-2019-25138

CRITICAL
Published Jun 7, 20233y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
9.8 CVSS 3.1
Critical
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Description

The User Submitted Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the usp_check_images function in versions up to, and including, 20190312. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.8
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Resource Mgmt

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
plugin-planetuser_submitted_posts* ≤20190312

References 3

  • blog.nintechnet.com https://blog.nintechnet.com/arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-wordpress-user-submitted-posts-plugin/
    Exploit
  • wordpress.org https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-submitted-posts/#developers
    ProductRelease Notes
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5a97877b-fb4d-4e87-bcff-56be65fee6ce?source=cve
    Broken LinkThird Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.