What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.25.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'wfu_file_details' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify user data details associated with uploaded files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Iptanus File Upload versions 4.25.2 and earlier are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted file upload actions without the administrator's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the admin must visit the attacker's page while authenticated.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Perform unwanted file uploads on the site by tricking an authenticated admin into visiting a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can upload files to your site without your permission if an admin visits a malicious link while logged in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The site admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 25, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated