Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-60735 is a high-severity arbitrary file upload issue in PerfreeBlog v4.0.11’s plugin installation function. A logged-in user could upload files in a way the application should not allow, potentially exposing sensitive data and affecting site integrity or availability. Public sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for any PerfreeBlog v4.0.11 deployment, especially public sites. The issue can affect confidentiality and site trust, but current public evidence does not confirm mass exploitation or a vendor fix.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-434 in PerfreeBlog v4.0.11 installPlugin. CVSS 3.1 is 7.6: network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity and availability impacts. The public record is brief and does not provide vendor-confirmed fix details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running PerfreeBlog v4.0.11, especially internet-facing instances where authenticated users can access plugin installation features. Confirm actual exposure by inventorying deployed versions and reviewing user roles with plugin management access.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privilege account but no user interaction. The issue concerns file upload handling in plugin installation. The source bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is sparse: the CVE record, vendor homepage, and a GitHub write-up identify an arbitrary file upload in installPlugin. Avoid assuming affected versions beyond v4.0.11 or exploitability details not stated in sources. Track vendor confirmation and patch availability.
Mitigation direction
- Check PerfreeBlog vendor guidance for a patched version or official workaround.
- Restrict plugin installation access to trusted administrators only.
- Disable or tightly control plugin upload features if not required.
- Review and remove unnecessary user accounts with elevated blog permissions.
- Back up PerfreeBlog content before applying updates or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Identify all PerfreeBlog deployments and confirm version numbers.
- Check whether any instance runs PerfreeBlog v4.0.11.
- Review who can access plugin installation or upload functions.
- Inspect recent plugin uploads and unexpected files for suspicious activity.
- Monitor vendor and CVE sources for patch or advisory updates.
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 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.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2025-60735 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L2.84.7CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.6HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://perfree.org.cn/CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/dengxmenglihua/cve/blob/main/PerfreeBlog/File%20Upload%202/Arbitrary%20File%20Upload%20Vulnerability%20in%20PerfreeBlog%20System.mdCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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