CVE-2025-14938Network attack vector

Unauthenticated media upload via unchecked AJAX handler

Published Apr 4, 2026 · Updated Apr 4, 2026

Arbitrary media upload in PureThemes Listeo Core 2.0.27 and earlier allows remote attackers to add files to the media library. The listeo_core_handle_dropped_media AJAX handler accepts upload requests without authorization or capability checks. No account or user interaction is required; uploaded files enter WordPress media storage, but direct code execution is not reported.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.30%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Arbitrary media upload in PureThemes Listeo Core 2.0.27 and earlier allows remote attackers to add files to the media library. The listeo_core_handle_dropped_media AJAX handler accepts upload requests without authorization or capability checks. No account or user interaction is required; uploaded files enter WordPress media storage, but direct code execution is not reported.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-14938
Published
Apr 4, 2026
Updated
Apr 4, 2026
Vendor
PureThemes
Product
Listeo Core
Classifications
CWE-434, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 4, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 4, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=2.0.27

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

PureThemes · Listeo Coreversion=0 <=2.0.27

Published CVSS scores

5.3WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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