CVE-2025-34511: Sitecore Powershell Extension · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects Sitecore Powershell ExtensionSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public exploit available (Metasploit) · 30% EPSS · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 30.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Sitecore Powershell Extension | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-34511, organizations should immediately review and restrict file upload functionality within the Sitecore PowerShell Extensions. Implement strict server-side validation to allow only safe file types and reject all others, leveraging whitelisting rather than blacklisting. Employ file integrity checks and scanning for malware on uploaded files. Limit the privileges of the Sitecore application pool or service account to minimize impact if exploited. Monitor logs for unusual upload activity or HTTP requests indicative of exploitation attempts. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Network segmentation can help contain potential breaches. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or restricting the PowerShell Extensions if feasible. Stay informed on vendor advisories for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability.
Description
Sitecore PowerShell Extensions, an add-on to Sitecore Experience Manager (XM) and Experience Platform (XP), through version 7.0 is vulnerable to an unrestricted file upload issue. A remote, authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to the server using crafted HTTP requests, resulting in remote code execution.