CVE-2025-4413: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in byrev Pixabay Images
The Pixabay Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the pixabay_upload function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-4413 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Pixabay Images WordPress plugin (by byrev) that allows authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files due to lack of file type validation in the pixabay_upload function. This unrestricted file upload vulnerability can enable remote code execution on the affected server. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.4. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Pixabay Images plugin if possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2025-4413: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in byrev Pixabay Images
Description
The Pixabay Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the pixabay_upload function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-4413 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Pixabay Images WordPress plugin (by byrev) that allows authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files due to lack of file type validation in the pixabay_upload function. This unrestricted file upload vulnerability can enable remote code execution on the affected server. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.4. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Pixabay Images plugin if possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-07T10:18:02.747Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 685225b7a8c9212743869f60
Added to database: 6/18/2025, 2:34:31 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:28:21 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:37:38 PM
Views: 126
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