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Status published
Critical
CVE-2025-58996
WordPress Advanced Settings Plugin <= 3.1.1 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Vulnerability Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Helmut Wandl Advanced Settings advanced-settings allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Advanced Settings: from n/a through <= 3.1.1.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- R1sky | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
Affected Vendor
Helmut Wandl
View all reports →Affected Software
Advanced Settings
Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 6th, 2025
Last Modified:
April 28th, 2026
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H