CVE-2025-12161: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in burhandodhy Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images
The Smart Auto Upload Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the auto-image creation functionality in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-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-2025-12161 is a vulnerability in the Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images WordPress plugin by burhandodhy. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the plugin's auto-image creation feature, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its underlying server. The vulnerability poses a high risk to site security and data protection.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Smart Auto Upload Images plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author for a security patch.
CVE-2025-12161: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in burhandodhy Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images
Description
The Smart Auto Upload Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the auto-image creation functionality in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-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-2025-12161 is a vulnerability in the Smart Auto Upload Images – Import External Images WordPress plugin by burhandodhy. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the plugin's auto-image creation feature, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its underlying server. The vulnerability poses a high risk to site security and data protection.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Smart Auto Upload Images plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author for a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-24T13:31:34.382Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690ebeaf3a8fd010ecf6422b
Added to database: 11/8/2025, 3:53:19 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:07:12 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:46:06 PM
Views: 180
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