Unauthenticated File Upload Vulnerability in Developer Tools Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-9314

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Developer Tools
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9314?

The Developer Tools plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.1.3 is susceptible to an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to a flaw in the bundled SWFUpload component. This security issue allows malicious actors to upload harmful files without proper authentication, which could potentially lead to further exploitation of the website. Website administrators are advised to update to the latest version of the plugin to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Developer Tools 0 <= 1.1.3

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.

CVE-2025-9314 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0b1d9bfa-f7fa-4c6b-a310-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Khaled Alenazi (Nxploited)
WPScan
.