CVE-2025-46490 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-46490: WordPress Crossword Compiler Puzzles plugin <= 5.2 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Vendor Wordwebsoftware
Product Crossword Compiler Puzzles
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published May 23, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 wordwebsoftware Crossword Compiler Puzzles crossword-compiler-puzzles allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Crossword Compiler Puzzles: from n/a through <= 5.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Crossword Compiler Puzzles versions 5.2 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 affected system.

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

Compromised sites may experience data theft, malware injection, or complete system takeover if exploited.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 23, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated