CVE-2025-2891: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in contempoinc Real Estate 7 WordPress
The Real Estate 7 WordPress theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'template-submit-listing.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Seller-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible if front-end listing submission has been enabled.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2891 is a vulnerability in the Real Estate 7 WordPress theme (versions up to 3.5.4) caused by insufficient validation of uploaded files in the 'template-submit-listing.php' script. Authenticated users with Seller-level privileges or higher can exploit this to upload arbitrary files, potentially enabling remote code execution if the front-end listing submission feature is active. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a high CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Seller-level access or above to upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the Real Estate 7 WordPress theme. This can lead to remote code execution if the front-end listing submission functionality is enabled, potentially compromising the affected website's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling front-end listing submission functionality if feasible and restrict Seller-level access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-2891: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in contempoinc Real Estate 7 WordPress
Description
The Real Estate 7 WordPress theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'template-submit-listing.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Seller-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible if front-end listing submission has been enabled.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2891 is a vulnerability in the Real Estate 7 WordPress theme (versions up to 3.5.4) caused by insufficient validation of uploaded files in the 'template-submit-listing.php' script. Authenticated users with Seller-level privileges or higher can exploit this to upload arbitrary files, potentially enabling remote code execution if the front-end listing submission feature is active. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a high CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Seller-level access or above to upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the Real Estate 7 WordPress theme. This can lead to remote code execution if the front-end listing submission functionality is enabled, potentially compromising the affected website's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling front-end listing submission functionality if feasible and restrict Seller-level access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-27T22:33:54.107Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b26b7ef31ef0b54eb2d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:17:58 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:30:28 PM
Views: 14
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