Is CVE-2025-6553 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-6553 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-6553 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-6553 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-6553?

CVE-2025-6553 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-6553

CWE-434Published: October 11, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Ovatheme Events Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the process_checkout() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in the Ovatheme Events Manager plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files due to missing file type validation. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw can lead to remote code execution, giving attackers full control over the affected website. The absence of an EPSS score means the likelihood of exploitation is not yet quantified, but the critical CVSS score highlights its severity.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, meaning an attacker can exploit it over a network without specialized conditions.

Recommended Action

Users of the Ovatheme Events Manager plugin for WordPress should update to a patched version beyond 1.8.5 as soon as available. Ensure all file upload functionalities have strict file type and content validation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-6553 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.