CVE-2025-12057

Description

The WavePlayer WordPress plugin before 3.8.0 does not have authorization in an AJAX action as well as does not validate the file to be copied locally, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary file on the server and lead to RCE

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

References

Other References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/110db433-01ec-47ea-b74f-c3faa1757a3c/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12057? +

The WavePlayer WordPress plugin before 3.8.0 does not have authorization in an AJAX action as well as does not validate the file to be copied locally, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary file on the server and lead to RCE It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-12057? +

CVE-2025-12057 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-12057? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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