CVE-2025-7441
Critical
Description
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductStoryChief
PublishedAug 16, 2025
First seenAug 16, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| storychief StoryChief | v ≤ 1.0.42 | — |
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