CVE-2025-7441
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The StoryChief plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that affects all versions up to and including 1.0.43. The vulnerability was discovered in early 2025 and affects WordPress installations using the StoryChief plugin (Tenable CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the tools.php file within the plugin's includes directory, specifically related to image handling functionality. The issue stems from improper validation of input parameters in the image processing routines (WordPress Plugin).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to manipulate image processing functions within the WordPress installation, though specific impact details have not been fully disclosed.

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to update their StoryChief plugin to the latest version when available. Until then, website administrators should monitor their WordPress installations for any suspicious activity related to image processing or the StoryChief plugin.

Additional resources


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