CVE-2025-2006: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in berrypress Inline Image Upload for BBPress
The Inline Image Upload for BBPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file extension validation in the file uploading functionality in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.19. 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. This may be exploitable by unauthenticated attackers when the "Allow guest users without accounts to create topics and replies" setting is enabled.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2006 is a vulnerability in the Inline Image Upload for BBPress plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.19. The issue arises from a lack of validation on file extensions during the upload process, permitting arbitrary file uploads. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level permissions or higher can exploit this to upload malicious files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. Additionally, if the plugin's setting to allow guest users to create topics and replies is enabled, unauthenticated attackers might also exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to the affected server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Both authenticated users with minimal privileges and possibly unauthenticated users (if a specific setting is enabled) can exploit this vulnerability, increasing the risk profile.
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 the 'Allow guest users without accounts to create topics and replies' setting if enabled, to reduce the attack surface. Additionally, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Apply any official updates from the plugin vendor once released.
CVE-2025-2006: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in berrypress Inline Image Upload for BBPress
Description
The Inline Image Upload for BBPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file extension validation in the file uploading functionality in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.19. 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. This may be exploitable by unauthenticated attackers when the "Allow guest users without accounts to create topics and replies" setting is enabled.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2006 is a vulnerability in the Inline Image Upload for BBPress plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.19. The issue arises from a lack of validation on file extensions during the upload process, permitting arbitrary file uploads. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level permissions or higher can exploit this to upload malicious files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution. Additionally, if the plugin's setting to allow guest users to create topics and replies is enabled, unauthenticated attackers might also exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to the affected server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Both authenticated users with minimal privileges and possibly unauthenticated users (if a specific setting is enabled) can exploit this vulnerability, increasing the risk profile.
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 the 'Allow guest users without accounts to create topics and replies' setting if enabled, to reduce the attack surface. Additionally, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Apply any official updates from the plugin vendor once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-05T21:23:55.045Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b1db7ef31ef0b54e3e8
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:06:21 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 8:44:02 AM
Views: 15
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