Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server. This issue affects Chaty Pro: from n/a through 3.3.3.
Published: 2025-02-22
Score: 10 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types in the Chaty Pro WordPress plugin allows an attacker to place executable scripts on the web server, effectively creating a vector for remote code execution. The flaw is a classic example of CWE‑434, where the plugin fails to filter or validate file extensions and MIME types before saving the upload. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 10, indicating maximum severity, and attackers could leverage it to compromise the entire site.

Affected Systems

The issue affects the WordPress Chaty Pro plugin, all versions from the initial release through 3.3.3 inclusive. Any WordPress site that has installed the plugin without updating to the patched version 3.3.4 or later is vulnerable. The problem is tied specifically to the plugin's file upload feature.

Risk and Exploitability

Given its CVSS score of 10, the vulnerability presents a high likelihood of serious impact. The EPSS score of less than 1% suggests that, at present, exploitation rates are low, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nonetheless, the ability to upload arbitrary files to a web‑accessible directory offers a straightforward path to remote code execution, especially if the site does not enforce strict file type restrictions or proper directory permissions. Based on the description, the most probable exploitation vector involves leveraging the plugin’s upload interface to upload a malicious PHP web shell, which the attacker then executes remotely.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 1, 2026 at 15:55 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Chaty Pro wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.3.4).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Chaty Pro plugin to version 3.3.4 or later.
  • Disable or restrict the plugin’s upload capability to only allow safe file types and enforce strict validation.
  • Audit existing uploads for suspicious or executable files and remove any unauthorized scripts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 1, 2026 at 15:55 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-4423 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server. This issue affects Chaty Pro: from n/a through 3.3.3.
History

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000


Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro chaty-pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Chaty Pro: from n/a through <= 3.3.3. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server. This issue affects Chaty Pro: from n/a through 3.3.3.
References

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000


Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server. This issue affects Chaty Pro: from n/a through 3.3.3. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro chaty-pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Chaty Pro: from n/a through <= 3.3.3.
References

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server. This issue affects Chaty Pro: from n/a through 3.3.3.
Title WordPress Chaty Pro Plugin <= 3.3.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 10, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:11:40.933Z

Reserved: 2025-02-14T06:53:43.230Z

Link: CVE-2025-26776

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Updated: 2025-02-24T12:26:30.582Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-02-22T16:15:32.203

Modified: 2026-04-28T19:29:45.710

Link: CVE-2025-26776

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-05-01T16:00:16Z

Weaknesses