CVE-2025-9314: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Developer Tools
Description
The Developer Tools WordPress plugin through 1.1.3 contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the bundled SWFUpload component
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Developer Tools
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-9314 is an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Developer Tools WordPress plugin through version 1.1.3. The issue stems from the bundled SWFUpload component, which does not properly restrict file types during upload. This allows remote attackers to upload malicious files without any authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution or other severe impacts. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the impact is severe, enabling remote code execution or persistent backdoors on the WordPress site running the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and consider disabling or removing it if possible. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for patches or temporary mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-21T08:11:52.402Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9834bbacd9273b49595b32
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 14:37:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:51:47 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:16 UTC
Views: 92
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