Vulnerability Description
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.116. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: Uploaded files are only accessible on WordPress instances running on the NGINX web server as the existing .htaccess within the target file upload folder prevents access on Apache servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpvivid | Migration\, Backup\, Staging | < 0.9.117 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-5961ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3320877/Patch
- https://ryankozak.com/posts/cve-2025-5961/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d8ceb4a1-9354-4ed3-9a8Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5961?
CVE-2025-5961 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' functi...
How severe is CVE-2025-5961?
CVE-2025-5961 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5961?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpvivid Migration\, Backup\, Staging.