CVE-2025-4413

Name: CVE-2025-4413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-18T03:15:25.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-4413 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Pixabay Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the pixabay_upload function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Pixabay Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the pixabay_upload function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4413?

How severe is CVE-2025-4413?

CVE-2025-4413 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4413?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST