SB2025050618 - Arbitrary file upload in External image replace plugin for WordPress
Published: May 6, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025050618
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-4279)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the "external_image_replace_get_posts::replace_post" function. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.