CVE-2025-7441
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitStoryChief <= 1.0.42 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Published Aug 18, 2025 · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Also known as 979efaa4-10f1-4c7f-b4b0-5a41678c9d66, TR-25-0199
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-7441 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting story-chief (wordpress-plugin), StoryChief.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 15, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including story-chief 1.0.43.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The StoryChief plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.42. This vulnerability occurs through the /wp-json/storychief/webhook REST-API endpoint that does not have sufficient filetype validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 15, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| story-chiefwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.0.43 |
| StoryChief | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
story-chief
1.0.43
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 15, 2025
Publicly disclosed
Aug 18, 2025
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/story-chief/trunk/includes/tools.php#L75
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3343878/ecab-taxi-booking-manager/trunk/inc/MPTBM_Rest_Api.php
- advisoryhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/ecab-taxi-booking-manager/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/979efaa4-10f1-4c7f-b4b0-5a41678c9d66?source=api-prod
FAQ
Common Questions.
The StoryChief plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.42.
Affected: story-chief (wordpress-plugin); StoryChief. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 15, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including story-chief 1.0.43.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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