WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2025-23922 Deferred

iSpring Embedder: Dangerous file upload

iSpring Embedder is affected by dangerous file upload. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 10.0 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
iSpring Embedder
Plugin slug
embed-ispring
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jan 16, 2025
Weakness
CWE-352 — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

This CVE was published Jan 16, 2025 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update iSpring Embedder to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Harsh iSpring Embedder embed-ispring allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects iSpring Embedder: from n/a through <= 1.0.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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