CVE-2025-52758CWE-434unrestricted-file-upload

CVE-2025-52758

Critical · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky vulnerability lets anyone upload dangerous files directly into the Zippy application! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and swap in their own ingredients without the chef checking — that’s what’s happening here! This unrestricted file upload could lead to disastrous consequences if malicious files are introduced. An attacker could easily upload harmful scripts or executables, gaining complete control over the server. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even a total system takeover. The implications are absolutely devastating for any organization relying on Zippy!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and swap in their own ingredients without the chef checking — that’s what’s happening here! This unrestricted file upload could lead to disastrous consequences if malicious files are introduced. This vulnerability allows unrestricted file uploads, meaning attackers can submit malicious files that the application accepts without proper validation, potentially leading to remote code execution.

What to do

An attacker could easily upload harmful scripts or executables, gaining complete control over the server. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even a total system takeover. The implications are absolutely devastating for any organization relying on Zippy! Immediately patch Zippy to version 1.7.1 or higher to close this vulnerability. Implement strict file type validations and ensure that all uploaded files are scanned for potential threats. Don't leave your servers vulnerable! You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your application today! 🛡️

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
0.00468 · 39.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:32Z
    WordPress Zippy plugin <= 1.7.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5