Advanced Settings <= 3.1.1 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload

2025-09-24 00:00

R1sky

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.2.0

Affected PluginAdvanced Settings 3

Affected Version<= 3.1.1

CVSS8.8High

CVECVE-2025-58996

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Vulnerability Overview

The Advanced Settings 3 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.2.0, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-58996 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e7f72d8-beef-4304-8d05-4741fb6165b1

CVSS Vector

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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