CVE-2025-62056CWE-434

WordPress News Event theme <= 1.0.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Blazethemes' News Event plugin could let attackers slip in any type of file they please — like a sneaky delivery person leaving dangerous packages at your door! Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk in with any kind of food, even something toxic! This vulnerability allows malicious files to be uploaded, just like an unrestricted kitchen that accepts any dish without checking for allergens or dangerous ingredients. This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could upload harmful files, potentially leading to remote code execution, data breaches, or even server takeovers. Your entire website could be compromised, leaving your users at risk and your reputation in tatters!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk in with any kind of food, even something toxic! This vulnerability allows malicious files to be uploaded, just like an unrestricted kitchen that accepts any dish without checking for allergens or dangerous ingredients. The vulnerability allows for unrestricted file uploads in the News Event plugin, meaning attackers can upload dangerous file types without any validation checks. This oversight makes it easy for malicious actors to execute harmful scripts on your server.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could upload harmful files, potentially leading to remote code execution, data breaches, or even server takeovers. Your entire website could be compromised, leaving your users at risk and your reputation in tatters! To secure your site, update the News Event plugin to the latest version immediately. Implement strict file type validation and consider adding additional security measures like file scanning to prevent malicious uploads. Regularly review and audit your plugins for vulnerabilities! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can lock down your site and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

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
0.00536 · 44.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2026-01-22T16:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:51Z
    WordPress News Event theme <= 1.0.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5