Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-60218 is a critical arbitrary file upload issue in the WordPress PT Luxa Addons plugin up to 1.2.2. A low-privileged subscriber account could upload files in a way that may compromise the site. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for immediate triage on any WordPress estate using PT Luxa Addons. The business risk is potential full site compromise from a low-privilege account, but urgency should be scoped to confirmed plugin presence because the bundle does not show exploitation in the wild.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-434 in WPLocker PT Luxa Addons, package pt-luxa-addons. CVSS 3.1 is 9.9 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with PT Luxa Addons installed, especially versions up to 1.2.2 and sites allowing subscriber accounts. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or complete affected-version metadata.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The risk is still high because the flaw is remotely reachable by an authenticated low-privilege user and affects file upload handling.
Researcher notes
Source detail is sparse: CVE and Patchstack identify arbitrary file upload, subscriber privilege, version up to 1.2.2, and CVSS 9.9. No exploit procedure, proof of concept, vendor patch version, or active exploitation evidence is included in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the PT Luxa Addons plugin.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin until confirmed remediated.
- Restrict subscriber registration and remove unnecessary low-privilege accounts.
- Review upload and webroot controls for unexpected executable files.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether pt-luxa-addons is installed and record its version.
- Identify sites running PT Luxa Addons version 1.2.2 or earlier.
- Review WordPress users for subscriber accounts and open registration.
- Inspect recent upload locations for suspicious or unexpected files.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack entries for updated fix details.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.16PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/pt-luxa-addons/vulnerability/wordpress-pt-luxa-addons-plugin-1-2-2-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.