CVE-2025-10647: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in salzano Embed PDF for WPForms
The Embed PDF for WPForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_handler_download_pdf_media function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-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-2025-10647 is a vulnerability in the Embed PDF for WPForms plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.5. The issue arises from the lack of proper file type validation in the ajax_handler_download_pdf_media function, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to upload arbitrary files. This unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434) can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level) to upload arbitrary files, which may enable remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious code, modify site content, or disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a patch is released, restrict user permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Embed PDF for WPForms plugin if possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2025-10647: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in salzano Embed PDF for WPForms
Description
The Embed PDF for WPForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_handler_download_pdf_media function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-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-2025-10647 is a vulnerability in the Embed PDF for WPForms plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.5. The issue arises from the lack of proper file type validation in the ajax_handler_download_pdf_media function, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or above to upload arbitrary files. This unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types (CWE-434) can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level) to upload arbitrary files, which may enable remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious code, modify site content, or disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a patch is released, restrict user permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Embed PDF for WPForms plugin if possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-17T18:04:48.301Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68cd76f94b8a032c4faa63a7
Added to database: 9/19/2025, 3:30:01 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:01:41 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:25:55 AM
Views: 175
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