CVE-2025-5746
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to WordPress servers running vulnerable versions of the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload (Pro) plugin. Attackers can potentially achieve remote code execution by uploading malicious files, though PHP execution may be blocked by .htaccess in some configurations. Affected users include WordPress administrators using either the standalone plugin or the PrintSpace theme bundle.
💻 Affected Systems
- Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload (Pro) - WooCommerce plugin for WordPress
- PrintSpace theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, malware deployment, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Arbitrary file upload enabling web shell installation, data exfiltration, or denial of service through disk space consumption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file type validation and server hardening prevent execution of uploaded malicious files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires no authentication and has been publicly documented, making it easy for attackers to weaponize.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Standalone: 1.7.2+; Bundled with PrintSpace theme: 5.0.6+
Vendor Advisory: https://www.codedropz.com/woocommerce-drag-drop-multiple-file-upload/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update the plugin to version 1.7.2 or higher if using standalone version. 2. Update PrintSpace theme to version 5.0.6 or higher if using bundled version. 3. Verify update through WordPress admin panel.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
linuxTemporarily disable the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload (Pro) plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-pro
Restrict file uploads via .htaccess
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block execution of uploaded files in vulnerable directories.
<FilesMatch "\.(php|php3|php4|php5|phtml|pl|py|jsp|asp|htm|html|shtml|sh|cgi)$">\n Order Allow,Deny\n Deny from all\n</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the plugin immediately and remove all uploaded files from the server.
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file upload attempts to vulnerable endpoints.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for plugin version. If using standalone plugin and version ≤1.7.1, or using PrintSpace theme bundle and version between 5.0-5.0.5, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-pro --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is ≥1.7.2 (standalone) or PrintSpace theme version is ≥5.0.6 (bundled). Test file upload functionality with malicious file types to ensure they are rejected.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /wp-content/uploads/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-pro/ directory
- POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action=dnd_upload_cf7_upload_chunks
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads to vulnerable endpoints from unauthenticated sources
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND post_data CONTAINS "dnd_upload_cf7_upload_chunks")