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CVE-2025-23942 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the NgocCode WP Load Gallery WordPress plugin. The issue allows upload of a file with a dangerous type, including a web shell, to the web server. According to the provided content, affected versions are WP Load Gallery through 2.1.6. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation or restriction of uploaded file types, enabling attacker-controlled server-side files to be placed on the target system.
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This repository contains a Python exploit script (CVE-2025-23942.py) and a README.md. The exploit targets the WP Load Gallery WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.1.6) and leverages an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CVE-2025-23942) to achieve remote code execution. The script automates the exploitation process: it checks the plugin version, logs in using provided WordPress credentials, extracts a required nonce from the plugin's admin page, and uploads a simple PHP web shell disguised as an image. If successful, the shell is accessible via a predictable URL and allows arbitrary command execution via the 'cmd' GET parameter. The README provides detailed usage instructions, requirements, and an example output. The exploit requires network access to the target WordPress site and valid Author+ credentials. The main attack vector is authenticated remote code execution via a malicious file upload to a vulnerable WordPress plugin endpoint.
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