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Critical · 9.8 CVE-2019-25138 EUVD-2019-11572GHSA-wrjq-6j55-j564

User Submitted Posts <= 20190312 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Published Jun 7, 2023 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Assigned by Wordfence

Description

The User Submitted Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the usp_check_images function in versions up to, and including, 20190312. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
specialk User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End < 20190426 20190426

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