CVE-2025-4279 — External image replace <= 1.0.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload
The External image replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'external_image_replace_get_posts::replace_pos…
Published: 2025-05-05 · CVSS: 8.8 · CVSS 3.1
The External image replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'external_image_replace_get_posts::replace_post' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7