CVE-2025-23968: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WebFactory AiBud WP
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WebFactory AiBud WP aibuddy-openai-chatgpt allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects AiBud WP: from n/a through <= 1.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in WebFactory AiBud WP (up to version 1.9) permits an attacker with high privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, including web shells, which can be executed on the server. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is publicly disclosed but no official patch or fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload and execute arbitrary code on the web server, potentially leading to full system compromise, data theft, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects all installations of AiBud WP version 1.9 and earlier. There are no known active exploits reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict plugin usage to trusted administrators only and consider disabling file upload functionality if possible. Monitor for updates from WebFactory regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-23968: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WebFactory AiBud WP
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WebFactory AiBud WP aibuddy-openai-chatgpt allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects AiBud WP: from n/a through <= 1.9.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WebFactory AiBud WP (up to version 1.9) permits an attacker with high privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, including web shells, which can be executed on the server. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is publicly disclosed but no official patch or fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload and execute arbitrary code on the web server, potentially leading to full system compromise, data theft, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects all installations of AiBud WP version 1.9 and earlier. There are no known active exploits reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict plugin usage to trusted administrators only and consider disabling file upload functionality if possible. Monitor for updates from WebFactory regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:33:05.291Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6866d1e86f40f0eb729ab73f
Added to database: 7/3/2025, 6:54:32 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 9:05:49 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 2:29:33 AM
Views: 169
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