CVE-2025-9762
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Publication date: 2025-09-30

Last updated on: 2025-10-02

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Post By Email plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the save_attachments function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4b. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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Published
2025-09-30
Last Modified
2025-10-02
Generated
2026-05-27
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2025-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-25
NVD
CVE-2025-9762
EUVD
EUVD-2025-31690
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wordpress wordpress *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

The vulnerability in the Post By Email plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server because the plugin does not properly validate file types in the save_attachments function. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.0.4b.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

This vulnerability can allow attackers to upload malicious files to your server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This means attackers could take control of your website or server, leading to data theft, site defacement, or further compromise.


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