CVE-2025-47549 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-47549: WordPress BEAF plugin <= 4.6.10 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Vendor Themefic
Product BEAF
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published May 7, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Themefic BEAF beaf-before-and-after-gallery allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects BEAF: from n/a through <= 4.6.10.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BEAF versions up to 4.6.10 allow authenticated administrators to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with admin privileges can upload malicious files that execute on the server, potentially compromising the entire site. The vulnerability affects file integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Update to a version newer than 4.6.10.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files on the server with admin-level access.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can upload files to take over your site or steal data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated