CVE-2025-12973
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Publication date: 2025-11-21

Last updated on: 2025-11-21

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The S2B AI Assistant – ChatBot, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Content & Image Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the storeFile() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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Published
2025-11-21
Last Modified
2025-11-21
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-12973
EUVD
EUVD-2025-198496
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wordpress wordpress *
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CWE-434 The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the S2B AI Assistant – ChatBot, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Content & Image Generator plugin for WordPress, where the storeFile() function lacks proper file type validation. As a result, authenticated users with Editor-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially enabling remote code execution.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers with Editor-level access or above to upload malicious files to the server, which could lead to remote code execution. This can compromise the website, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, steal data, deface the site, or disrupt services.

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