Vulnerability · Published Nov 6, 2025 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2025-58996WordPress Advanced Settings Plugin <= 3.1.1 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Critical 9.1
In plain English
A critical-severity unrestricted file upload in Advanced Settings from Helmut Wandl. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 40% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.1Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 60.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Helmut Wandl | Advanced Settings | 0 – through 3.1.1 |
Weakness: CWE-434 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H