Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in File Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-53260

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
File Manager Plugin For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-53260?

An Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the File Manager Plugin for WordPress allows an attacker to upload a malicious web shell to the web server. This issue poses a significant risk as it can enable remote code execution, thereby compromising the security of web applications using the affected plugin. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

File Manager Plugin For Wordpress <= 7.5

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/file-man...
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

0xd4rk5id3 (Patchstack Alliance)
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