CVE-2025-6553
Critical
Description
The Ovatheme Events Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the process_checkout() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductOvatheme Events Manager
PublishedOct 11, 2025
First seenOct 11, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-434Unrestricted upload of dangerous file type
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ovatheme Ovatheme Events Manager | v ≤ 1.8.5 | — |
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