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CVE-2025-53251: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in An-Themes Pin WP

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-53251cvecve-2025-53251
Published: Thu Aug 21 2025 (08/21/2025, 14:43:32 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: An-Themes
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 16:19:53 UTC

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.

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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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