CVE-2025-13376: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ov3rkll ProjectList
The ProjectList plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.0. 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13376 is a CWE-434 vulnerability in the ov3rkll ProjectList WordPress plugin that allows arbitrary file uploads because the plugin lacks proper file type validation in all versions up to 0.3.0. Authenticated attackers with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the vendor or advisory data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level or higher access can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin, which may enable remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to sites using the affected plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Editor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the ProjectList plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-13376: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ov3rkll ProjectList
Description
The ProjectList plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.0. 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13376 is a CWE-434 vulnerability in the ov3rkll ProjectList WordPress plugin that allows arbitrary file uploads because the plugin lacks proper file type validation in all versions up to 0.3.0. Authenticated attackers with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the vendor or advisory data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level or higher access can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin, which may enable remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to sites using the affected plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Editor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the ProjectList plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-18T19:29:31.740Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69255e28292ce6fc00be05fe
Added to database: 11/25/2025, 7:43:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:29:21 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:12:10 AM
Views: 127
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