CVE-2025-7441

What it is

The StoryChief plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.42. This vulnerability occurs through the /wp-json/storychief/webhook REST-API endpoint that does not have sufficient filetype validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

50.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2025-07-10 19:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2025-08-16 04:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 10:04 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-08-16 04:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:04 UTC

Exploit probability

50.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High