CVE-2025-5831: The Droip plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-5831?

droip: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-5831 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5831 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-2025-5831 affect?

CVE-2025-5831 affects droip. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Droip plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the make_google_font_offline() function in all versions up to, and excluding, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated atta

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5831 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting droip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Droip plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the make_google_font_offline() function in all versions up to, and excluding, 2.5.2. 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 possible.

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	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: themeum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-25 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

themeum droip UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade droip

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-2025-5831?

droip: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5831 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5831 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-2025-5831 affect?

CVE-2025-5831 affects droip. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Droip plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the make_google_font_offline() function in all versions up to, and excluding, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated atta

How urgent is CVE-2025-5831?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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