CVE-2025-12161
CVE-2025-12161 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-38354
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Smart Auto Upload Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the auto-image creation functionality in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-12161?
- The Smart Auto Upload Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the auto-image creation functionality in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
- How severe is CVE-2025-12161?
- CVE-2025-12161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-12161 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-12161?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-12161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-12161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38354.
- When was CVE-2025-12161 published?
- CVE-2025-12161 was published on 2025-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fsmart-auto-upload-images%2Ftags%2F1.2.0&old=3388129&new_path=%2Fsmart-auto-upload-images%2Ftags%2F1.2.1&new=3388129&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86dab8e6-b9fd-45ca-bdd1-8665f3bb75f2?source=cve
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