Arbitrary file upload in Wpvivid Migration\, Backup\, Staging
CVE-2025-5961
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.116. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: Uploaded files are only accessible on WordPress instances running on the NGINX web server as the existing .htaccess within the target file upload folder prevents access on Apache servers.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.487 (98.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
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 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-5961?
- CVE-2025-5961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpvivid Migration\, Backup\, Staging, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2025-07-03.
- How severe is CVE-2025-5961?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-5961 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.