CVE-2025-2005: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in rustaurius Front End Users
The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the file uploads field of the registration form in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.32. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2005 is a critical vulnerability in the Front End Users WordPress plugin by rustaurius. The issue stems from the lack of file type validation in the file upload field of the registration form, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the web server hosting the vulnerable plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.2.32. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload arbitrary files without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable plugin. The high CVSS score (9.8) reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or restrict file upload functionality in the Front End Users plugin or implement additional file type validation controls at the web server or application level to prevent arbitrary file uploads.
CVE-2025-2005: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in rustaurius Front End Users
Description
The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the file uploads field of the registration form in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.32. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2025-2005 is a critical vulnerability in the Front End Users WordPress plugin by rustaurius. The issue stems from the lack of file type validation in the file upload field of the registration form, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the web server hosting the vulnerable plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.2.32. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload arbitrary files without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable plugin. The high CVSS score (9.8) reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or restrict file upload functionality in the Front End Users plugin or implement additional file type validation controls at the web server or application level to prevent arbitrary file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-05T21:15:46.177Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b1db7ef31ef0b54e3e4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:24:28 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:33:46 AM
Views: 30
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