Auth bypass in Spicethemes Newsblogger
CVE-2025-1304
The NewsBlogger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.5.1. 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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.010 (59.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Spicethemes Newsblogger — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1304?
- CVE-2025-1304 is a high-severity vulnerability in Spicethemes Newsblogger, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-05-01.
- How severe is CVE-2025-1304?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-1304 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.