Unauthorized File Upload Vulnerability in URL Media Uploader Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-14045

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Url Media Uploader
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-14045?

The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress contains a security flaw that allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to perform unauthorized file uploads. This vulnerability arises from a missing capability check in the url_media_uploader_url_upload_ajax_handler() function, present in all versions up to and including 1.0.1. By exploiting this weakness, attackers can upload safe media files, which could be used in further exploitation or malicious activities. It is crucial for users and administrators to ensure they update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

URL Media Uploader * <= 1.0.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/url-media-uplo...
https://gist.github.com/jasoncarle/925401bb11833b1ced2342...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

jason carle
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