CVE-2025-58996 WordPress Advanced Settings Plugin <= 3.1.1 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code on servers using the Advanced Settings WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-58996?
CVE-2025-58996 is a critical vulnerability in Helmut Wandl Advanced Settings, published on 6 Nov 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Helmut Wandl Advanced Settings advanced-settings allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Advanced Settings: from n/a through <= 3.1.1.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-58996?
How do I fix CVE-2025-58996?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-58996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-58996 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-58996 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcvc-4v23-j4jw.