CVE-2025-5961: Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging remote code execution (CVSS 7.2)

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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredHigh

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging< 0.9.117

Remediation

Fixed in

Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging≥ 0.9.117

Patch & vendor advisories

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3320877/

References

https://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-5961ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/class-wpvivid-export-import.php#L2210Product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/class-wpvivid-export-import.php#L2235Product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/class-wpvivid-export-import.php#L2246Product
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/d8ceb4a1-9354-4ed3-9a8f-45ba2057a810?source=cveThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-5961 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-5961 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 55.5%.

How severe is CVE-2025-5961?

CVE-2025-5961 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 55.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-5961?

Affected products include Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5961?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging 0.9.117 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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