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Wordpress Plugin EUVDEUVD-2025-20008

| CVE-2025-49414 CRITICAL
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2025-07-04 audit@patchstack.com
10.0
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
10.0 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

3
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 16, 2026 - 02:42 euvd
EUVD-2025-20008
Analysis Generated
Mar 16, 2026 - 02:42 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jul 04, 2025 - 12:15 nvd
CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Fastw3b LLC FW Gallery allows Using Malicious Files. This issue affects FW Gallery: from n/a through 8.0.0.

AnalysisAI

We need to produce a JSON object with the specified fields, synthesizing the data.

Given CVE-2025-49414: Description: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Fastw3b LLC FW Gallery allows Using Malicious Files. This issue affects FW Gallery: from n/a through 8.0.0. CVSS Score: 10.0 CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H CWE: CWE-434

EPSS: 0.07% (22nd percentile) Tags: File Upload References: patchstack.com url (two similar), and NVD URL. No KEV mention, no POC mention, no patch availability mentioned explicitly. The patchstack references likely detail the vulnerability but we don't have patch info in the input. I'll need to infer that the vendor may have a fix, but no exact version is provided in the input data.

Key points:

  • product_name: "FW Gallery" (WordPress plugin)
  • summary: synthesize. Not copy description. Start with impact: "Arbitrary file upload in FW Gallery WordPress plugin versions <= 8.0.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files, leading to remote code execution and full site compromise." Mention that there is no KEV, no known POC, EPSS low. Note that CVSS 10.0 suggests critical risk but EPSS suggests low exploitation probability.
  • technical_context: CWE-434 Unrestricted File Upload. The plugin handles file uploads without proper validation. CPE string: likely cpe:2.3:a:fastw3b:fw_gallery, but not provided. We can mention it's a WordPress plugin. Explain that under WordPress, uploaded PHP files can be executed, leading to RCE.
  • risk_assessment: CVSS 10.0 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) with scope change, so the vulnerability affects the web server possibly beyond the plugin. EPSS 0.07% (low exploitation probability). No KEV, no POC. So real-world risk: low probability of exploitation despite critical severity. SSVC: maybe not actively exploited, automatable (likely).
  • affected_products: FW Gallery plugin for WordPress, versions from n/a through 8.0.0. Mention advisory link: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fw-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-fw-gallery-8-0-0-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
  • remediation: No patch version provided in input, but patchstack advisory might contain fix. Since the input only says "patch available" per vendor advisory? Actually, in the references, there's no explicit patch status. I need to check: patchstack usually provides a fix version, but the input doesn't give one. So I'll say "Upgrade FW Gallery to the latest patched version once released by the developer or apply temporary mitigation." But the CVE description says through 8.0.0. Could be that version 8.0.0 is the vulnerable, and maybe there's a 8.0.1 or later. But not in input. So I'll state: "No patched version confirmed in available data; contact vendor or apply Web Application Firewall rules to block malicious file uploads." I'll not invent version. Workarounds: "Disable the plugin until a fix is available, or restrict file upload capabilities to authenticated users only if possible." This is a WordPress plugin, so typical mitigation: disable it.
  • exploit_scenario: Attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to the vulnerable endpoint to upload a PHP webshell, then accesses it to execute arbitrary commands on the web server. No POC known, but AC:L suggests easy.
  • exploitation_conditions: "No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of FW Gallery plugin version 8.0.0 and earlier." Since CVSS says PR:N/UI:N, unauthenticated. The description says "unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type" so likely the upload endpoint is accessible without authentication. Could be that the plugin's file upload endpoint doesn't require authentication, or the check is bypassed. So no specific configuration required. I'll note that the vulnerability is exploitable in default installations. But I need to be precise: the CVSS indicates no privileges required, no user interaction, so likely. I'll state: "No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default installations of FW Gallery plugin up to 8.0.0."
  • attack_chain: Send crafted multipart request with malicious file → Unrestricted file upload bypass → File saved in accessible directory → Execute uploaded script → Gain web server control. (5 steps). I'll phrase as: "Send crafted HTTP request to upload endpoint → Upload malicious PHP file without validation → Access uploaded file via direct URL → Execute arbitrary code → Achieve full server compromise". Make it 5 steps.
  • confidence_notes: "CVE description and patchstack advisory confirm unauthenticated file upload. EPSS score indicates low exploitation likelihood. No public POC or active exploitation identified. Patch status not independently confirmed — patchstack advisory may contain fix version." I need to be specific: "Vendor advisory (Patchstack) confirms vulnerability but no exact patch version provided in this dataset; fix version may exist. No KEV listing." Actually, I'll check the reference: "patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fw-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-fw-gallery-8-0-0-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability" – likely that includes fix info. So I can say "Patchstack advisory likely details a fix, but exact patched version not available in the provided data."
  • prevalence: WordPress plugin, FW Gallery. Unknown popularity; I'll estimate "medium" (common but not everywhere). Prevalence_basis: "WordPress plugin with some user base, but not extremely widespread." I'll go with "medium" and justification "popular WordPress plugin with a moderate user base". Actually, I can't be sure. Could be low. But since it's a commercial plugin? "FW Gallery" might be a gallery plugin, not in the top list. I'll say "unknown" because I have no installation numbers. The prevalence field says ONE word from set, so I can put "unknown" and prevalence_basis "insufficient data to estimate deployment scale". That's safe. The instruction says if genuinely cannot estimate output 'unknown'. I'll do that.
  • assessed_cvss_vector: I need my own vector. The provided CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. That sounds reasonable for unauthenticated file upload. I'll keep it but might tweak. Since no specific conditions, I'll use that same vector. But I'll assess: AV:N (network exploitable), AC:L (low complexity), PR:N (no privileges required), UI:N (no user interaction), Scope: Changed (the vulnerable component is the plugin, but the impact is on the web server, so S:C). Impact: High for C, I, A. That matches. So I'll use: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Rationale: "No authentication required, network vector, low complexity; scope change from plugin to server leading to full compromise."

  • assessed_cvss40_vector: Convert. CVSS 4.0: AV:N (Network) -> AV:N, AC:L -> AC:L, AT:N (no attack requirements), PR:N, UI:N, VC:H, VI:H, VA:H (since vulnerable system is the plugin? Actually scope changed: the vulnerable component is the plugin, but the attack impacts the web server. In CVSS 4.0, we have Vulnerable System confidentiality/integrity/availability (VC, VI, VA) and Subsequent System (SC, SI, SA). For a scope change, we need to assign impact to both. Since the plugin is the vulnerable component, and the attack compromises the server (subsequent system) with full high impact. The vulnerable component itself might also have high impact? Typically, file upload in plugin might allow compromise of the plugin's data, but full server compromise. I'll set VC:H, VI:H, VA:H (since the vulnerability allows modifying plugin files, database, etc.), and SC:H, SI:H, SA:H (server compromise). That's typical for file upload leading to RCE. So: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H. Also need to note Attack Requirements: none, so AT:N. That's fine.

Rationale for CVSS 4.0: "Full compromise of both the plugin and the underlying server due to arbitrary code execution." I'll include the vector.

Now, all fields as plain text. I'll craft the JSON.

  • summary: "Arbitrary file upload in FW Gallery WordPress plugin versions up to 8.0.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files and execute code on the server, leading to complete site takeover. CVSS 10.0 signals critical severity, but EPSS score of 0.07% indicates low likelihood of real-world exploitation; no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis."
  • technical_context: "CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. The FW Gallery plugin (cpe:2.3:a:fastw3b:fw_gallery) fails to validate file types during upload, allowing PHP scripts or other executable files to be stored in a web-accessible directory. In WordPress, such files can be directly accessed and executed, leading to remote code execution."
  • risk_assessment: "CVSS 10.0 reflects network-accessible, low-complexity, unauthenticated exploitation with full system compromise. However, EPSS probability of exploitation is only 0.07% (22nd percentile), suggesting that despite high severity, the vulnerability is not being actively targeted. No CISA KEV entry and no public exploit code reduce immediate risk. Risk is high if exploited, but current threat activity is low."
  • affected_products: "FW Gallery plugin for WordPress, versions from unknown through 8.0.0 inclusive. The vendor advisory is available at Patchstack: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fw-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-fw-gallery-8-0-0-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve."
  • remediation: "Upgrade FW Gallery to a patched version beyond 8.0.0 when released by Fastw3b; the Patchstack advisory likely provides the exact fix version. If no patch is available, disable the FW Gallery plugin entirely until a fix is deployed. Apply a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to block uploads of executable file types (e.g., .php, .phtml) to the plugin's upload endpoint. Note that WAF may be bypassed if filename manipulation is used; plugin deactivation is the most effective interim measure."
  • exploit_scenario: "An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted multipart HTTP request to the vulnerable file upload endpoint, uploading a PHP webshell. The attacker then navigates to the uploaded file's URL to execute commands, gaining full control of the WordPress server."
  • exploitation_conditions: "No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of FW Gallery plugin version 8.0.0 and earlier."
  • attack_chain: "Send crafted HTTP request to upload endpoint → Upload malicious PHP file due to missing type validation → File stored in web-accessible directory → Access uploaded file via direct URL → Execute arbitrary code → Achieve full server compromise"
  • confidence_notes: "Vulnerability confirmed by Patchstack advisory; CVSS vector and description confirm unauthenticated access and full scope change. No public POC or KEV listing identified. Exact patch version not specified in provided data; check Patchstack for newer version."
  • prevalence: "unknown"
  • prevalence_basis: "insufficient data to estimate deployment scale"
  • assessed_cvss_vector: "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H"
  • assessed_cvss_rationale: "Unrestricted file upload via network, no authentication or user interaction, and full impact to both plugin and server."
  • assessed_cvss40_vector: "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H"

Now, format JSON. Ensure all fields are plain text strings. The attack_chain is a chain with arrows, so no bullet points. I'll make it: "Send crafted HTTP request to upload endpoint → Upload malicious PHP file due to missing type validation → File stored in web-accessible directory → Access uploaded file via direct URL → Execute arbitrary code → Achieve full server compromise

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