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Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in Tablesome Table WordPress Plugin

IdentifiersCVE-2025-11499CWE-434· Unrestricted Upload of File with…

CVE-2025-11499 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Tablesome Table – Contact Form DB – WPForms, CF7, Gravity, Forminator, Fluent plugin for WordPress. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 1.1.32 and is caused by missing or inadequate server-side file type validation in the set_featured_image_from_external_url() function, reported as located in wp-post-creation.php. The vulnerable workflow handles featured image ingestion via external URL / workflow-driven submission logic and does not sufficiently verify that the supplied content is a legitimate image. As a result, an unauthenticated attacker may be able to cause arbitrary files, including dangerous server-executable files such as .php, to be uploaded to the target server when the affected workflow is exposed to unauthenticated users.

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The primary impact is arbitrary file upload to the WordPress server. In exposed configurations, this can lead to remote code execution if the uploaded file is placed in a web-accessible location and the server is configured to execute that file type, such as PHP in the upload directory. Even where code execution is not achieved, the vulnerability can still enable unauthorized file placement, which may support follow-on compromise, persistence, defacement, or staging of additional malicious content.

Mitigation

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Until patched, disable or restrict any Tablesome workflows that allow unauthenticated users to add featured images or otherwise trigger the vulnerable upload path. Block executable extensions from being uploaded and served, and configure the web server so PHP and other script types cannot execute from WordPress upload directories. Apply WAF or reverse-proxy rules to detect and block suspicious upload attempts, and monitor upload paths and workflow-trigger endpoints for anomalous file creation or requests for newly uploaded files.

Remediation

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Update the Tablesome Table plugin to a version newer than 1.1.32 once a vendor fix is available. The vulnerable logic in set_featured_image_from_external_url() should enforce strict server-side validation of allowed file types, verify actual content rather than relying on extension or user-controlled metadata, and prevent upload of executable file types. Review workflow configurations that permit featured image submission and remove unauthenticated access where not strictly required. Also verify WordPress and web-server upload handling so executable content cannot be run from upload locations.
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