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CVE-2025-7441

The StoryChief plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in a...

Critical CVSS 9.8

Overview

The StoryChief plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.42. This vulnerability occurs through the /wp-json/storychief/webhook REST-API endpoint that does not have sufficient filetype validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

CWE: CWE-434 Published: 2025-08-16T04:16:04.523
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: rce, upload, wordpress (tag impact: VERY HIGH)

Recommended actions:

  • Patch/upgrade immediately (remote code execution).
  • Reduce exposure (WAF/segmentation), minimize attack surface.
  • Restrict types/MIME, store outside web root, inspect content.

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