Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25436 affects the WordPress plugin Baggage Freight Shipping Australia version 0.1.0. An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files through the plugin’s upload handler. Sources describe potential remote code execution, meaning a compromised site could be taken over. No cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Executive priority
Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites immediately. The business risk is full website compromise, data theft, malware hosting, or service disruption. If the plugin is present, remove or disable it until authoritative vendor remediation is confirmed.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-434 unrestricted file upload in upload-package.php. The handler reportedly moves uploaded files into the plugin upload directory without sufficient validation, allowing dangerous file types. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 because exploitation is remote, unauthenticated, low complexity, and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Shipster Baggage Freight Shipping Australia plugin version 0.1.0. Internet-facing WordPress sites are higher risk because the vulnerable endpoint is unauthenticated. The sources do not identify other affected versions.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, and VulnCheck describes the vulnerability. However, the source bundle marks CISA KEV as false, and no provided source states active exploitation. Treat as high priority because the flaw is unauthenticated and may enable remote code execution.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, WordPress plugin reference, and ExploitDB listing. The sources describe version 0.1.0 only. No patch version, vendor fix, or active exploitation evidence is provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using Baggage Freight Shipping Australia plugin version 0.1.0.
- Disable or remove the vulnerable plugin if it is not required.
- Check WordPress.org, the vendor site, and VulnCheck for updated vendor guidance.
- Review affected sites for signs of unauthorized uploaded files.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and record its version.
- Inspect web logs for requests to upload-package.php.
- Review the plugin upload directory for unexpected executable or script files.
- Verify the plugin is removed, disabled, or otherwise remediated per vendor guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46061CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Plugin Baggage Freight Shipping Australia 0.1.0 Arbitrary File UploadCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.