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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-2249
CVE-2025-2249:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The SoJ SoundSlides plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability (CVE-2025-2249) related to arbitrary file uploads, discovered and disclosed on March 28, 2025. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.2 of the plugin. This security issue stems from missing file type validation in the soj_soundslides_options_subpanel() function (NVD NIST).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434). It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The security flaw exists in the file validation mechanism of the plugin's upload functionality, specifically within the soj_soundslides_options_subpanel() function (NVD NIST).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to upload arbitrary files to the affected site's server. This capability could potentially lead to remote code execution, giving attackers significant control over the compromised system (NVD NIST).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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