CVE-2025-46490

WordPress Crossword Compiler Puzzles <= 5.2 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in wordwebsoftware Crossword Compiler Puzzles allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server. This issue affects Crossword Compiler Puzzles: from n/a through 5.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Crossword Compiler Puzzles wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.3).

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: wordwebsoftware Crossword Compiler Puzzles
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/crossword-compiler-puzzles/vulnerability/wordpress-crossword-compiler-puzzles-5-2-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46490?
CVE-2025-46490 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-46490?
To fix CVE-2025-46490: Update the WordPress Crossword Compiler Puzzles wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.3).
Is CVE-2025-46490 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-46490 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-46490?
CVE-2025-46490 affects wordwebsoftware Crossword Compiler Puzzles.
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