CVE-2019-25138

Public Exploit

Description

The User Submitted Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the usp_check_images function in versions up to, and including, 20190312. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.58% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: specialk User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5a97877b-fb4d-4e87-bcff-56be65fee6ce?source=cve third party advisory broken link
https://blog.nintechnet.com/arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-wordpress-user-submitted-posts-plugin/ exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-submitted-posts/#developers product release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25138?
CVE-2019-25138 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-25138?
To fix CVE-2019-25138, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-25138 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-25138 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-25138?
CVE-2019-25138 affects specialk User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End.
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