CVE-2025-22654CWE-434

WordPress Simplified Plugin Plugin <= 1.0.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published February 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability? That's like leaving the door wide open for anyone to drop in dangerous packages! Imagine a restaurant that allows any delivery without checking the contents — a sneaky delivery person could slip in something harmful. In this case, malicious files can be uploaded without restraint, creating a recipe for disaster. An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution or server takeover. This could compromise sensitive data, wreak havoc on your operations, or even allow the attacker to manipulate the entire system!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that allows any delivery without checking the contents — a sneaky delivery person could slip in something harmful. In this case, malicious files can be uploaded without restraint, creating a recipe for disaster. The vulnerability in Kodeshpa Simplified allows attackers to upload dangerous file types without any validation checks, which is a huge security oversight. This means attackers can exploit the system easily, inserting harmful scripts or executables.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution or server takeover. This could compromise sensitive data, wreak havoc on your operations, or even allow the attacker to manipulate the entire system! Immediate action is crucial! Update to the latest version of Kodeshpa Simplified, which addresses this issue. Additionally, implement strict file type and size validation on uploads to keep the system safe. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your application, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00964 · 61.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-02-18T19:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 FEB 19:54Z
    WordPress Simplified Plugin Plugin <= 1.0.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5