CVE-2025-12682: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in fahadmahmood Easy Upload Files During Checkout
The Easy Upload Files During Checkout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary JavaScript file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'file_during_checkout' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary JavaScript files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12682 affects the Easy Upload Files During Checkout plugin for WordPress, where the 'file_during_checkout' function fails to validate file types properly. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary JavaScript files, which can lead to remote code execution on the affected server. The vulnerability impacts all versions up to and including 2.9.8. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with no required privileges or user interaction for exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload malicious JavaScript files to the web server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The critical CVSS score (9.8) underscores the severe potential impact on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the Easy Upload Files During Checkout plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-12682: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in fahadmahmood Easy Upload Files During Checkout
Description
The Easy Upload Files During Checkout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary JavaScript file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'file_during_checkout' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary JavaScript files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12682 affects the Easy Upload Files During Checkout plugin for WordPress, where the 'file_during_checkout' function fails to validate file types properly. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary JavaScript files, which can lead to remote code execution on the affected server. The vulnerability impacts all versions up to and including 2.9.8. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with no required privileges or user interaction for exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload malicious JavaScript files to the web server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the server's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The critical CVSS score (9.8) underscores the severe potential impact on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the Easy Upload Files During Checkout plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-04T01:17:43.898Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a05dfdc8910934c3e7291
Added to database: 11/04/2025, 13:55:43 UTC
Last enriched: 04/09/2026, 16:18:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 301
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