CVE-2025-1307
Newscrunch WordPress Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
March 4, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 4, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-1307 has a 3 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).
WordPress WPMasterToolKit plugin <= 1.13.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Python
Newscrunch <= 1.8.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Python
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CVE-2025-1307 vulnerability over time.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-862 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:spicethemes:newscrunch:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions from (excluding) 1.8.4.1 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newscrunch/1.8.3/functions.php#L486 Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=261789%40newscrunch&new=261789%40newscrunch&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Types: Patch Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b55567e9-24e6-4738-b7f7-b95b541e6067?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newscrunch/1.8.3/functions.php#L486 Added Reference https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=261789%40newscrunch&new=261789%40newscrunch&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b55567e9-24e6-4738-b7f7-b95b541e6067?source=cve
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-1307 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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