CVE-2025-56704Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated code execution via unchecked file upload

Published Dec 9, 2025 · Updated Jul 5, 2026

Arbitrary file upload in LeptonCMS 7.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute code by uploading a crafted ZIP or PHP file. The affected upload handler does not properly validate dangerous file types, allowing crafted content to reach an executable server context. An authenticated account is required, and successful exploitation runs attacker-supplied code in the server application's security context.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.77%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Arbitrary file upload in LeptonCMS 7.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute code by uploading a crafted ZIP or PHP file. The affected upload handler does not properly validate dangerous file types, allowing crafted content to reach an executable server context. An authenticated account is required, and successful exploitation runs attacker-supplied code in the server application's security context.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-56704
Published
Dec 9, 2025
Updated
Jul 5, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-434, T1505.003
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 9, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 5, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1505.003Server Software Component: Web Shell

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