Rating:

High

Patched:

Yes

Type:

plugin

CVSS Score:

8.8

From Version:

To Version:

4.4.41

CVE:

CVE-2025-13065

Patched Version:

4.4.42

Published:

05.12.2025

Updated:

06.12.2025

How to fix the vulnerability?

Update to version 4.4.42, or a newer patched version

Starter Templates <= 4.4.41 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload via WXR Upload Bypass

Slug:

astra-sites

Description:

The Starter Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.41. This is due to insufficient file type validation detecting WXR files, allowing double extension files to bypass sanitization while being accepted as a valid WXR file. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

CWE:

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

References:

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/439e4c99-8f34-4e66-9d86-c0cbb8cf6da0?source=api-prod

Researchers:

mikemyers

CVE Link:

CVE-2025-13065

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