CVE-2025-62065 is a critical security vulnerability identified in the Rometheme RTMKit plugin for Elementor, a popular WordPress page builder. The vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to perform unrestricted file uploads of dangerous file types, such as executable scripts or web shells, without requiring user interaction. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.6.5. The unrestricted upload capability means that an attacker can bypass any file type restrictions or validation mechanisms, uploading malicious files that can be executed on the server. This leads to a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting the critical nature of the vulnerability with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required but no user interaction, and scope change. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability's characteristics make it highly exploitable. The vulnerability primarily affects WordPress sites using the RTMKit plugin, which is used to enhance Elementor themes. Attackers could leverage this to deploy web shells, conduct remote code execution, pivot within networks, steal sensitive data, or disrupt services. The vulnerability was reserved on October 7, 2025, and published on November 6, 2025, but no patches have been linked yet, indicating organizations must be vigilant and implement interim mitigations.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for those relying on WordPress with the RTMKit plugin for their web presence. Exploitation can lead to full server compromise, data breaches involving personal and corporate data, defacement of websites, and disruption of online services. Given the critical CVSS score and the ability to upload arbitrary files remotely, attackers could deploy ransomware, steal intellectual property, or use compromised servers as a foothold for further attacks within corporate networks. The impact extends to regulatory compliance, as breaches involving personal data could trigger GDPR violations with heavy fines. Public-facing websites in sectors such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and government are particularly vulnerable due to their attractiveness as targets and the potential for reputational damage. The lack of available patches increases the urgency for organizations to adopt compensating controls to mitigate risk until official fixes are released.

1. Immediately audit all WordPress installations for the presence of the RTMKit plugin and identify versions in use. 2. Apply vendor patches as soon as they become available; monitor Rometheme and security advisories closely. 3. Implement strict file upload restrictions at the web server and application level, allowing only safe file types and scanning uploads with antivirus and malware detection tools. 4. Restrict privileges for users who can upload files to the minimum necessary, ideally removing upload permissions from low-privilege accounts. 5. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts and known attack patterns targeting RTMKit. 6. Monitor upload directories and web server logs for unusual file types or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 7. Harden WordPress installations by disabling unnecessary plugins and features, and ensure all components are kept up to date. 8. Conduct regular security awareness training for administrators managing WordPress sites to recognize and respond to suspicious activity. 9. Consider isolating WordPress environments in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement if compromise occurs. 10. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing web application compromises involving file upload vulnerabilities.