CVE-2025-23921: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms gf-multi-uploader allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-23921 affects the sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms plugin up to version 1.1.3. It allows an attacker to upload files without proper restriction on file types, including potentially dangerous files such as web shells. This can lead to remote code execution or full compromise of the web server hosting the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.0, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload malicious files, such as web shells, to the affected web server. This can lead to complete compromise of the server, including unauthorized access, data theft, modification, or destruction, and potential pivoting within the network. The vulnerability affects all installations of the plugin up to version 1.1.3. There are no known public exploits currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Applying strict file upload restrictions or web application firewall (WAF) rules to block dangerous file types may provide temporary mitigation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-23921: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms gf-multi-uploader allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-23921 affects the sh1zen Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms plugin up to version 1.1.3. It allows an attacker to upload files without proper restriction on file types, including potentially dangerous files such as web shells. This can lead to remote code execution or full compromise of the web server hosting the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.0, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload malicious files, such as web shells, to the affected web server. This can lead to complete compromise of the server, including unauthorized access, data theft, modification, or destruction, and potential pivoting within the network. The vulnerability affects all installations of the plugin up to version 1.1.3. There are no known public exploits currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Applying strict file upload restrictions or web application firewall (WAF) rules to block dangerous file types may provide temporary mitigation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:32:12.976Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd724ae6bfc5ba1dee8f4b
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:30:18 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 3:56:02 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 10:30:24 PM
Views: 17
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