CVE-2025-12682 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-12682: Easy Upload Files During Checkout <= 2.9.8 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary JavaScript File Upload

Vendor Fahadmahmood
Product Easy Upload Files During Checkout
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published November 4, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Easy Upload Files During Checkout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary JavaScript file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'file_during_checkout' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary JavaScript files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Easy Upload Files During Checkout contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability affecting versions 2.9.8 and earlier. An attacker can upload arbitrary files to the site without authentication or user interaction. This allows execution of malicious code, data theft, or site takeover. Update to a version newer than 2.9.8 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute arbitrary files on your site without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, or deface your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 4, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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