CVE-2025-1307
Critical
Description
The Newscrunch theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check in the newscrunch_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSpicethemes Newscrunch
PublishedMar 4, 2025
First seenMar 4, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Update
- spicethemes newscrunch1.8.4.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| spicethemes newscrunch | v < 1.8.4.1 | 1.8.4.1 |
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