Description
The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized safe file uploads due to a missing capability check on the url_media_uploader_url_upload_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload safe media files.
Published: 2025-12-12
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Safe File Upload by Authenticated Contributors
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress permits attackers who are logged in with Contributor-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary safe media files, because the url_media_uploader_url_upload_ajax_handler() function lacks a capability check. This missing authorization allows authenticated users to place files into the site’s media library. The flaw is categorized as CWE‑862: Missing Authorization.

Affected Systems

WordPress installations that use the URL Media Uploader plugin by apprhyme. All releases up to and including version 1.0.1 are affected. Site administrators should confirm the plugin’s presence and version to assess exposure.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 classifies the flaw as moderate severity. The EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low probability of exploitation, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Nevertheless, the attack can be performed by any authenticated user with Contributor access, so the risk level is significant for sites that grant such roles. Patching or mitigating the missing capability check will render the upload endpoint unusable by contributors.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 00:16 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the URL Media Uploader plugin to a version that includes a proper capability check, such as 1.0.2 or newer.
  • If an update is not possible, manually edit the plugin’s upload handler to add a capability check using current_user_can( 'upload_files' ).
  • Restrict Contributor and higher roles from uploading media by adjusting WordPress role capabilities or disabling the upload feature for those roles.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 00:16 UTC.

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History

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized safe file uploads due to a missing capability check on the url_media_uploader_url_upload_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload safe media files.
Title URL Media Uploader <= 1.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Safe File Upload
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T16:54:30.863Z

Reserved: 2025-12-04T16:19:35.756Z

Link: CVE-2025-14045

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-12-15T18:06:31.913Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-12-12T04:15:46.557

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-14045

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-22T00:30:04Z

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