Arbitrary file upload in Sojweb Soj Soundslides

CVE-2025-2249

The SoJ SoundSlides plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the soj_soundslides_options_subpanel() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.007 (50.3th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2249?
CVE-2025-2249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sojweb Soj Soundslides, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-03-29.
How severe is CVE-2025-2249?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-2249 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.