CVE-2025-1307 Newscrunch <= 1.8.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Authenticated subscribers can upload arbitrary files via a missing capability check, potentially leading to remote code execution on WordPress sites using the Newscrunch theme.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-1307?
CVE-2025-1307 is a critical vulnerability in spicethemes Newscrunch, published on 4 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1307?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spicethemes Newscrunch.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1307?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-1307 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-1307 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1307 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in spicethemes Newscrunch
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4hv-4jcg-pqg9.