CVE-2025-53251CWE-434

WordPress Pin WP theme < 7.2 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Critical · published August 21, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
25.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload flaw in An-Themes Pin WP lets anyone upload a web shell as easily as slipping a sneaky package under the front door! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a delivery service that doesn’t check the contents of a package before it’s brought inside. If anyone can send malicious files, it’s like a thief delivering a bomb disguised as a pizza — once it’s in, it can cause chaos! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to upload a malicious web shell, gaining control over your server like a burglar who’s just found the master key. They could execute commands, siphon off sensitive data, or even bring down your entire site — it’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a delivery service that doesn’t check the contents of a package before it’s brought inside. If anyone can send malicious files, it’s like a thief delivering a bomb disguised as a pizza — once it’s in, it can cause chaos! This vulnerability in Pin WP (versions n/a through < 7.2) allows attackers to upload files of any type, including dangerous scripts that can execute on the server, due to a lack of proper validation on the file uploads.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to upload a malicious web shell, gaining control over your server like a burglar who’s just found the master key. They could execute commands, siphon off sensitive data, or even bring down your entire site — it’s absolutely devastating! Immediately patch to version 7.2 or higher to close this door before attackers can walk through. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and size limits to prevent future unauthorized uploads. 🚀 You’ve got this! Fixing this vulnerability will keep your website secure and your users safe. 🛡️

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
0.00337 · 25.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-08-21T14:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 AUG 14:43Z
    WordPress Pin WP theme < 7.2 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
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