CVE-2025-27282CWE-434

WordPress Theme File Duplicator Plugin <= 1.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published April 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple upload is all it takes for an attacker to exploit the Theme File Duplicator! This vulnerability allows them to sneak in malicious files like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone bring in their own ingredients, without checking for allergens — dangerous, right? An attacker could just drop in a toxic file that brings the whole system down! This unrestricted file upload vulnerability could lead to catastrophic consequences, allowing an attacker to take over your site completely. They could execute malicious scripts and gain access to sensitive data, potentially resulting in data loss and damage to your reputation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone bring in their own ingredients, without checking for allergens — dangerous, right? An attacker could just drop in a toxic file that brings the whole system down! The flaw in Theme File Duplicator allows unauthorized users to upload files of any type, leading to remote code execution. In versions up to and including 1.3, the system fails to validate file types properly, opening the door for attackers.

What to do

This unrestricted file upload vulnerability could lead to catastrophic consequences, allowing an attacker to take over your site completely. They could execute malicious scripts and gain access to sensitive data, potentially resulting in data loss and damage to your reputation! To safeguard your site, immediately patch the Theme File Duplicator to version 1.4 or later. Also, consider enabling file type restrictions and implementing an upload validation mechanism to prevent future exploits. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses against this vulnerability in no time! 💪🏼

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00546 · 45.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-04-17T15:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 15:48Z
    WordPress Theme File Duplicator Plugin <= 1.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5