EUVD-2025-28702
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
3Description
The Aiomatic - Automatic AI Content Writer & Editor, GPT-3 & GPT-4, ChatGPT ChatBot & AI Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'aiomatic_image_editor_ajax_submit' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0. 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. In order to exploit the vulnerability, there must be a value entered for the Stability.AI API key. The value can be arbitrary.
Analysis
The Aiomatic WordPress plugin (versions ≤2.5.0) contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the 'aiomatic_image_editor_ajax_submit' AJAX function due to missing file type validation, allowing authenticated Subscriber-level users to upload malicious files and potentially achieve remote code execution. Exploitation requires a valid (though arbitrary) Stability.AI API key to be configured. This is a high-impact vulnerability affecting WordPress sites using this plugin, with CVSS 7.5 reflecting the combination of high confidentiality/integrity/authentication bypass risk despite high attack complexity.
Technical Context
The vulnerability exists in the Aiomatic plugin's AJAX handler 'aiomatic_image_editor_ajax_submit', which processes file uploads without proper MIME type, extension, or content validation. The root cause is CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type), a classic file upload vulnerability where user-supplied files bypass security controls. The plugin relies on Stability.AI API integration for image editing operations; the arbitrary API key requirement suggests the validation logic incorrectly trusts any non-empty API key value without cryptographic verification. This allows attackers to bypass intended access controls by providing dummy API key values. The vulnerable code path processes file uploads through standard WordPress AJAX mechanisms (wp_ajax hook), making it accessible to any authenticated user at subscriber level or above, irrespective of capabilities typically restricted to administrators.
Affected Products
Aiomatic - Automatic AI Content Writer & Editor, GPT-3 & GPT-4, ChatGPT ChatBot & AI Toolkit WordPress plugin, versions 2.5.0 and all prior versions. Estimated CPE: cpe:2.3:a:aiomatic:aiomatic:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* (version ≤2.5.0). Affected installations include all WordPress sites running this plugin without a patched version. Vendor: Aiomatic (likely distributed through wordpress.org plugin repository). Configuration requirement: Any site with Stability.AI API integration enabled or accessible via plugin settings (even with dummy values).
Remediation
Immediate actions: (1) Identify patch version—update Aiomatic plugin to version 2.5.1 or later once released (monitor wordpress.org/plugins/aiomatic for security updates). (2) If patch unavailable, implement workaround: restrict AJAX endpoint 'aiomatic_image_editor_ajax_submit' via WordPress hooks or Web Application Firewall rules to administrators only using capability-based access control (current_user_can('manage_options')). (3) For defense-in-depth: disable Stability.AI API key if unused; audit file upload directories for suspicious files; implement file type whitelisting at web server level (nginx/Apache configuration). (4) Monitor active user sessions for Subscriber+ accounts with suspicious activity post-discovery. (5) Consider using security plugins (e.g., Wordfence, iThemes Security) with file upload monitoring and YARA rules for malicious PHP uploads. Vendor advisory should be checked at wordpress.org plugin security advisories or Aiomatic's official changelog.
Priority Score
Share
External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today