CVE-2025-12181 HIGH

CVE-2025-12181: ContentStudio <= 1.3.7 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload

Vendor Contentstudio
Product ContentStudio
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published December 5, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The ContentStudio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the cstu_update_post() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. CVE-2025-67910 is likely a duplicate of this.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ContentStudio versions up to 1.3.7 allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level access can upload malicious files to the server, potentially gaining the ability to run code, modify site content, or disrupt service. Update to version 1.4.1 or later.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload malicious files to the server and execute code or modify site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised sites may have malware installed, content altered, or service disrupted by authenticated attackers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the ContentStudio instance.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 5, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated