CVE-2025-10051: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in themeinwp Demo Import Kit
The Demo Import Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 via the import functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-10051 is a vulnerability in the Demo Import Kit WordPress plugin by themeinwp, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.0. The issue arises from the lack of proper file type validation in the import functionality, permitting authenticated users with Administrator privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files to the server, potentially resulting in remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the vulnerability requires high privileges, exploitation is limited to users with elevated access, but the consequences are severe if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads related to the Demo Import Kit plugin. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if not essential.
CVE-2025-10051: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in themeinwp Demo Import Kit
Description
The Demo Import Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 via the import functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-10051 is a vulnerability in the Demo Import Kit WordPress plugin by themeinwp, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.0. The issue arises from the lack of proper file type validation in the import functionality, permitting authenticated users with Administrator privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files to the server, potentially resulting in remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since the vulnerability requires high privileges, exploitation is limited to users with elevated access, but the consequences are severe if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads related to the Demo Import Kit plugin. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if not essential.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-05T18:59:18.230Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68ef5c7bc4f69c9730e5693c
Added to database: 10/15/2025, 8:34:03 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:44:43 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:10:32 AM
Views: 65
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