CVE-2025-5012: The Workreap plugin for WordPress, used by the Workreap - Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme, is vulnerable

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-5012?

workreap: upgrade to 3.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-5012 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5012 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-5012 affect?

CVE-2025-5012 affects workreap. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Workreap plugin for WordPress, used by the Workreap - Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme, is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'workreap_temp_upload_to_media' function in all versions up

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5012 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting workreap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Workreap plugin for WordPress, used by the Workreap - Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme, is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'workreap_temp_upload_to_media' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution

Why this priority

High severity

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 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: amentotech

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-12 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amentotech workreap UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.3

Fixed in: 3.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workreap || rpm -q workreap || workreap --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workreap

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workreap

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5012?

workreap: upgrade to 3.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5012 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5012 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-2025-5012 affect?

CVE-2025-5012 affects workreap. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Workreap plugin for WordPress, used by the Workreap - Freelance Marketplace WordPress Theme, is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'workreap_temp_upload_to_media' function in all versions up

How urgent is CVE-2025-5012?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

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