CVE-2025-62016CWE-434unrestricted-file-upload

CVE-2025-62016

Critical · published November 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in KALLYAS could let attackers upload malicious files without a hitch! 🔥 Think of it like a café that lets anyone drop off their cakes without checking the ingredients — one person might bring a delicious treat, but another could leave a nasty surprise that ruins everyone’s day. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to upload dangerous scripts or executables, which could lead to remote code execution, data breaches, or even a complete takeover of the server! Imagine an intruder waltzing in and having free rein to do whatever they want — that's exactly the threat here.

Put simply

Think of it like a café that lets anyone drop off their cakes without checking the ingredients — one person might bring a delicious treat, but another could leave a nasty surprise that ruins everyone’s day. The issue arises from the system not properly validating file types during uploads, allowing potentially harmful files to be accepted. This opens the door for attackers to exploit the system by executing arbitrary code.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to upload dangerous scripts or executables, which could lead to remote code execution, data breaches, or even a complete takeover of the server! Imagine an intruder waltzing in and having free rein to do whatever they want — that's exactly the threat here. To mitigate this risk, update KALLYAS to version 4.22.1 or later immediately! Additionally, ensure you implement strict validation on file types during uploads and consider configuring server-side security measures to block unwanted file types. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you’re on your way to securing your site and protecting against potential threats! 🎉

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
0.00418 · 35.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-11-06T21:16Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 15:55Z
    WordPress Kallyas theme <= 4.22.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5