CVE-2025-26872 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-26872: WordPress Eximius theme <= 2.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Dkszone
Product Eximius
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published May 19, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.9/10
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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in dkszone Eximius allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects Eximius: from n/a through 2.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Eximius versions 2.2 and earlier allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level access can upload malicious files that may execute on the server or be accessed by other users. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload malicious files to the server and potentially execute code or access sensitive data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with user accounts can compromise your site by uploading and executing malicious files.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 19, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated