CVE-2025-1307
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-03
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check in the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-03-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-1307?
The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check in the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Is CVE-2025-1307 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-1307 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-10-03, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-1307?
CVE-2025-1307 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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