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Instantio CVE-2025-47550

MEDIUM
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2025-05-07 audit@patchstack.com
6.6
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.42%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Themefic Instantio allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.3.16. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.

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Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Themefic Instantio allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.3.16. Affected products include: Themefic Instantio. Version information: through 3.3.16..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.6 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Severity Changed
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 NVD
HIGH MEDIUM
CVSS changed
Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 NVD
7.2 (HIGH) 6.6 (MEDIUM)
PoC Detected
Apr 01, 2026 - 17:24 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
May 07, 2025 - 15:16 nvd
HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Themefic Instantio allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.

This issue affects Instantio: from n/a through 3.3.16.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-47550 presents notable security risk, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 6.6. This could allow unauthorized file access. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict file access via WAF, implement allowlists.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 38% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

53
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +33
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:themefic:instantio:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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