Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in AiBud WP Plugin
CVE-2025-23968

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Aibud WP
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-23968?

The AiBud WP plugin is susceptible to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability, enabling malicious users to upload web shells to the server. This vulnerability is critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, leading to full server compromise. Users of AiBud WP versions prior to 1.8.5 should implement immediate security measures to mitigate the risks associated with this flaw. Proper file validation and upload restrictions are essential to safeguard against this type of exploitation, ensuring secure PHP execution and minimizing the potential damage from unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

AiBud WP <= 1.8.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-23968 - Proof of Concept
Created by d0n601

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/aibuddy-...
vdb-entry
https://ryankozak.com/posts/cve-2025-23968/
technical-descriptionthird-party-advisory
https://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-23968
exploit

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ryan Kozak (Patchstack Bug Bounty Program)
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