{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/peugeot-music-plugin/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":9.8,"id":"CVE-2018-25335"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Peugeot Music Plugin"],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["wordpress","file-upload","rce","cve","cve-2018-25335"],"_cs_type":"threat","_cs_vendors":["wordpress"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2018-25335 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability affecting version 1.0 of the Peugeot Music plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files, such as PHP scripts, by sending crafted POST requests to the \u003ccode\u003eupload.php\u003c/code\u003e endpoint. The vulnerability stems from the lack of proper input validation and authentication checks on file uploads. By manipulating the \u0026rsquo;name\u0026rsquo; parameter, an attacker can bypass extension restrictions and upload files with arbitrary extensions directly into the uploads directory, leading to potential remote code execution on the vulnerable WordPress site. This poses a significant risk, as successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain complete control over the affected website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn unauthenticated attacker identifies a WordPress site using the Peugeot Music plugin version 1.0.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious PHP file designed for remote code execution.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker sends a POST request to the \u003ccode\u003e/wp-content/plugins/peugeot-music/upload.php\u003c/code\u003e endpoint.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe POST request includes the malicious PHP file in the request body. The \u0026rsquo;name\u0026rsquo; parameter is manipulated to bypass extension restrictions (e.g., renaming a file from shell.php.jpg to shell.php).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vulnerable \u003ccode\u003eupload.php\u003c/code\u003e script fails to properly validate the file type or authenticate the user, and saves the malicious file to the uploads directory.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker determines the location of the uploaded file within the uploads directory.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker sends an HTTP request to the uploaded PHP file (e.g., \u003ccode\u003e/wp-content/uploads/shell.php\u003c/code\u003e).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe server executes the PHP code, granting the attacker remote code execution capabilities on the server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2018-25335 allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution on the target WordPress server. This can lead to complete compromise of the website, allowing the attacker to deface the site, steal sensitive data, install backdoors, or use the compromised server as a launchpad for further attacks. Given the widespread use of WordPress and its plugins, this vulnerability could impact a significant number of websites if left unpatched.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply available updates or patches for the Peugeot Music plugin to address CVE-2018-25335.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect CVE-2018-25335 Exploitation Attempt — WordPress Peugeot Music Plugin Arbitrary File Upload\u0026rdquo; to detect potential exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for POST requests to \u003ccode\u003e/wp-content/plugins/peugeot-music/upload.php\u003c/code\u003e with unusual file extensions or content, as this could indicate exploitation attempts (webserver logs).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strong file upload validation on all WordPress plugins to prevent arbitrary file uploads and mitigate similar vulnerabilities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-17T13:17:46Z","date_published":"2026-05-17T13:17:46Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2018-25335-wordpress-plugin-arbitrary-file-upload/","summary":"WordPress Plugin Peugeot Music 1.0 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CVE-2018-25335) that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files by sending POST requests to the upload.php endpoint, leading to potential code execution.","title":"CVE-2018-25335 - WordPress Peugeot Music Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2018-25335-wordpress-plugin-arbitrary-file-upload/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Peugeot Music Plugin","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}