PatchTheCVECVE-2025-4954: The Axle Demo Importer WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allo
CVE-2025-4954 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting axle demo importer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Axle Demo Importer WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow authenticated users (author and above) to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2025-06-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-4954?
axle demo importer: upgrade to newer than 1.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-4954 being exploited?
CVE-2025-4954 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-4954 affect?
CVE-2025-4954 affects axle demo importer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Axle Demo Importer WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow authenticated users (author and above) to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server
How urgent is CVE-2025-4954?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities