File Upload Vulnerability in Axle Demo Importer Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-4954

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4954?

The Axle Demo Importer plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.0.3, contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users, such as authors and above, to upload arbitrary files to the server. This occurs due to a lack of proper validation for uploaded files, which could lead to the execution of potentially malicious PHP scripts. Ensuring the latest version is implemented and reviewing user permissions is crucial for maintaining the security of the server.

Affected Version(s)

Axle Demo Importer 0 <= 1.0.3

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.

References

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Khaled Alenazi (Nxploited)
WPScan
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CVE-2025-4954 : File Upload Vulnerability in Axle Demo Importer Plugin by WordPress