BaseFortify

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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Meta Information

Published

2025-09-30

Last Modified

2025-10-02

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-09-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-9762

EUVD

EUVD-2025-31690

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
wordpress	wordpress	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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