CVE-2025-49387CWE-434unrestricted-file-upload

CVE-2025-49387

Critical · published August 28, 2025

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Dangerous files can be uploaded without a second thought! The Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms allows anyone to slip in a web shell and take complete control of your server. 🔥 Think of it like a guest at a hotel checking in without any identification. They could bring in anything—laundry, or even a dangerous surprise—without anyone batting an eye! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and upload a malicious file, effectively turning your website into a puppet theater, where they control the strings. This could lead to data breaches, defacement, or even a full site takeover, making it absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a hotel checking in without any identification. They could bring in anything—laundry, or even a dangerous surprise—without anyone batting an eye! This vulnerability allows for unrestricted file uploads of dangerous types, enabling attackers to upload a web shell to the server via the Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms plugin, versions from n/a to 1.5.3.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and upload a malicious file, effectively turning your website into a puppet theater, where they control the strings. This could lead to data breaches, defacement, or even a full site takeover, making it absolutely devastating! Update the Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms plugin to the latest version immediately. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and limit upload permissions to mitigate potential risks. You've got this! Take these steps to secure your site, and you'll be a security superhero 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
0.00379 · 30.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-08-28T17:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 AUG 12:37Z
    WordPress Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms Plugin <= 1.5.3 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
    cvelistv5