CVE-2025-1304
NewsBlogger <= 0.2.5.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Description
The NewsBlogger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.5.1. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 1, 2025, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2025, 3:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the NewsBlogger theme to the latest version.
- Remove any unauthorized files uploaded to the server.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-1304 has a 4 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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WordPress NewsBlogger Theme <= 0.2.5.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:spicethemes:newsblogger:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 0.2.5.2 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2.5.5/functions.php?annotate=blame&rev=269615#file2 Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L440 Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L461 Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L470 Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/85cea6b5-d57b-495e-a504-a0c1ba691637?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The NewsBlogger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.5.1. 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2.5.5/functions.php?annotate=blame&rev=269615#file2 Added Reference https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L440 Added Reference https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L461 Added Reference https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L470 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/85cea6b5-d57b-495e-a504-a0c1ba691637?source=cve