CVE-2025-53251: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in An-Themes Pin WP
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in An-Themes Pin WP pin-wp allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Pin WP: from n/a through < 7.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-53251 in An-Themes Pin WP plugin allows an attacker with low privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction. This can include web shells, which enable remote code execution on the web server. The issue affects all versions prior to 7.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files, including web shells, leading to full compromise of the web server. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing remote code execution and persistent unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Consider disabling the vulnerable plugin or restricting its usage to trusted users only.
CVE-2025-53251: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in An-Themes Pin WP
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in An-Themes Pin WP pin-wp allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Pin WP: from n/a through < 7.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-53251 in An-Themes Pin WP plugin allows an attacker with low privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction. This can include web shells, which enable remote code execution on the web server. The issue affects all versions prior to 7.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files, including web shells, leading to full compromise of the web server. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially allowing remote code execution and persistent unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Consider disabling the vulnerable plugin or restricting its usage to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-27T10:28:19.988Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68a73519ad5a09ad0011fe4b
Added to database: 8/21/2025, 3:02:49 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:19:53 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 4:59:21 AM
Views: 169
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