CVE-2025-23968CWE-434

WordPress AiBud WP plugin <= 1.9 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published July 3, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability is wide open for business! An attacker can upload a web shell through WebFactory AiBud WP versions up to 1.9 — it's like giving a stranger the keys to your server! 🔥 Think of it as a hotel where anyone can drop off a mysterious package at the front desk without any security checks. The unsuspecting staff just accepts it and lets it into the building, allowing an intruder to set up shop right inside! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to plant a web shell on your server, giving them a direct line to execute any command they desire — from stealing sensitive data to wreaking absolute havoc. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, affecting your site's integrity and trustworthiness.

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel where anyone can drop off a mysterious package at the front desk without any security checks. The unsuspecting staff just accepts it and lets it into the building, allowing an intruder to set up shop right inside! This vulnerability in AiBud WP allows attackers to upload files of dangerous types, like web shells, without proper validation. This can be done in versions from n/a through 1.9, posing a significant risk.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to plant a web shell on your server, giving them a direct line to execute any command they desire — from stealing sensitive data to wreaking absolute havoc. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, affecting your site's integrity and trustworthiness. To protect yourself, immediately patch AiBud WP to the latest version to close this gap. Additionally, implement strict file type validation to ensure only safe uploads are allowed. Regularly audit your server to detect any unauthorized files. You've got this! With these steps, you’ll have your server secured in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00498 · 41.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-07-03T18:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUL 18:49Z
    WordPress AiBud WP plugin <= 1.9 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5