CVE-2025-5395
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The WordPress Automatic Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'core.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 3.115.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- Last Modified
- 2026-04-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-5395?
The WordPress Automatic Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'core.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 3.115.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Is CVE-2025-5395 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-5395 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-5395?
CVE-2025-5395 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
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