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CVE-2025-47658: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ELEXtensions ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-47658cvecve-2025-47658
Published: Fri May 23 2025 (05/23/2025, 12:43:23 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: ELEXtensions
Product: ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ELEXtensions ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System elex-helpdesk-customer-support-ticket-system allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System: from n/a through <= 3.2.9.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 14:34:23 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2025-47658 affects ELEXtensions ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System versions up to 3.2.9. It allows an attacker with low privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, including web shells, to the web server. This can lead to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official vendor advisory is currently available. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload a web shell to the affected server, which can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data theft, modification, and disruption of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, it is recommended to restrict or disable file upload functionality in the affected plugin if possible, and apply strict file type validation and access controls to limit exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official fixes promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-05-07T10:45:20.228Z
Cisa Enriched
false
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68306f8e0acd01a249272454

Added to database: 5/23/2025, 12:52:30 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:34:23 PM

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 6:54:14 PM

Views: 73

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