What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8889?

CVE-2025-8889 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.8 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Compress And Upload Plugin are affected by CVE-2025-8889?

CVE-2025-8889 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.8). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-8889?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-8889. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-8889?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Compress And Upload Plugin CVE-2025-8889

LOW

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2025-09-09 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress File Upload Compress And Upload Plugin PHP

3.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.8 LOW

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 30, 2026 - 20:38 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 09, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

LOW 3.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Compress & Upload WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not properly validate uploaded files, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

AnalysisAI

The Compress & Upload WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not properly validate uploaded files, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. The Compress & Upload WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not properly validate uploaded files, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup) Affected products include: Eliehanna Compress And Upload Plugin. Version information: before 1.0.5.

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.

CVE-2025-8889 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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