CVE-2025-29287

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the ueditor component of MCMS v5.4.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file

Critical · published April 21, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 This is a massive red flag! An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in ueditor for MCMS v5.4.3 could let attackers slip their malicious files through like a postal worker accepting an unmarked package. 🔥 Think of it as allowing someone to deliver unknown parcels right into your secure facility — if the guards don’t check the boxes, any sneaky surprise could wreak havoc inside! An attacker could upload a crafted file that allows them to execute arbitrary code on your server. This could mean data breaches, unauthorized access, or even total control of your system — an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it as allowing someone to deliver unknown parcels right into your secure facility — if the guards don’t check the boxes, any sneaky surprise could wreak havoc inside! This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload files without proper validation, leading to the execution of malicious code and potentially compromising the entire system.

What to do

An attacker could upload a crafted file that allows them to execute arbitrary code on your server. This could mean data breaches, unauthorized access, or even total control of your system — an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization! Immediate action is required! Patch to MCMS version 5.4.4 or later to close off this vulnerability. Also, ensure that file upload validation mechanisms are robust and properly configured to only allow safe file types. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems, and you'll keep those cyber-villains at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00792 · 55.9th percentile
Published
2025-04-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 APR 00:00Z
    An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the ueditor component of MCMS v5.4.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file
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