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External image replace

External image replace is a WordPress component with 2 published CVE records in this archive. The latest tracked vulnerability was published May 05, 2025; the highest CVE/CNA score is 8.8.

Plugin slug: external-image-replace

CVE-2025-4279: External image replace: Dangerous file upload

External image replace is affected by dangerous file upload. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

PublishedMay 05, 2025
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May 05, 2025 CVE-2025-4279
External image replace: Dangerous file upload
External image replace is affected by dangerous file upload. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.
See mitigation notes
CVE8.8
NVDPending
Mar 24, 2025 CVE-2025-30535
External image replace: Cross-site request forgery
External image replace is affected by cross-site request forgery. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Exploitation relies on a signed-in privileged user submitting an attacker-controlled request.
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CVE4.3
NVDPending