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CVE-2025-2249 affects the SoJ SoundSlides plugin for WordPress in all versions up to and including 1.2.2. The vulnerability is caused by missing file type validation in the soj_soundslides_options_subpanel() function, allowing authenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the server. According to the provided description, attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this weakness to place attacker-controlled files on the affected WordPress host. Because uploaded files may include executable server-side content, this can lead to remote code execution depending on server configuration and file handling behavior.
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This repository provides a fully functional exploit for CVE-2025-2249, targeting the WordPress SoJ SoundSlides plugin (versions <= 1.2.2). The main exploit script (CVE-2025-2249.py) is written in Python and automates the exploitation process. It first checks the plugin version by fetching the readme.txt file, then logs in to WordPress using provided credentials. The script generates a ZIP archive containing a PHP webshell and supporting files, uploads it via the plugin's vulnerable admin endpoint, and finally provides an interactive shell interface to execute arbitrary system commands on the compromised server. The exploit requires valid WordPress credentials (Contributor or higher). The repository includes a README with detailed usage instructions, a requirements.txt for dependencies, and a LICENSE file. The main attack vector is network-based, exploiting an authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability to achieve remote code execution via a web-accessible PHP shell.
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