CVE-2025-8625
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-30
Last updated on: 2025-10-02
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| copypress | copypress_rest_api | 1.2 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-321 | The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Copypress Rest API plugin for WordPress versions 1.1 to 1.2 has a vulnerability in the copyreap_handle_image() function. When no secret is defined, the plugin uses a hard-coded JWT signing key and does not restrict the types of files that can be fetched and saved as attachments. This allows unauthenticated attackers to forge a valid token, gain elevated privileges, and upload arbitrary files such as PHP scripts through the image handler, leading to remote code execution on the server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on your server by uploading malicious files through the plugin's image handler. This can lead to full compromise of your WordPress site, including data theft, site defacement, or using your server to launch further attacks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediately remove or deactivate the Copypress Rest API plugin versions 1.1 to 1.2 from your WordPress installation. Since the plugin has been temporarily closed and removed from download pending a full review, do not reinstall it until a secure version is released. Additionally, ensure your WordPress and PHP versions meet the plugin requirements (WordPress 6.4 or higher and PHP 7.3 or higher) and monitor for official updates or patches from the plugin developer or WordPress security advisories. [1]