PT-2025-22735 · Unknown · Crossword Compiler

Astra.R3Verii · Published 2025-05-23 · Updated 2025-05-23 · CVE-2025-46490

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.9

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Crossword Compiler Puzzles versions 5.2 and earlier

Description The issue allows for the unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types, enabling an attacker to upload a web shell to a web server. This can lead to further exploitation and potential control of the server.

Recommendations For versions 5.2 and earlier, consider restricting or disabling file upload functionality until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, implement strict validation and sanitization of uploaded files to prevent the execution of malicious code.

Fix

Unrestricted File Upload

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-46490

Affected Products

Crossword Compiler

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46490 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1925901296768287154 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/crossword-compiler-puzzles/vulnerability/wordpress-crossword-compiler-puzzles-5-2-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/crossword-compiler-puzzles/vulnerability/wordpress-crossword-compiler-puzzles-5-2-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note