CVE-2025-7438

CVSS 7.5 High
  • CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • Published: 2025-07-18T07:15:24.913

The MasterStudy LMS Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the ‘install_and_activate_plugin’ function in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site’s server which may make remote code execution possible. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit due to timing requirements and environmental factors.

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How to fix CVE-2025-7438

CVE-2025-7438 is a high severity vulnerability affecting the affected product.

Description: The MasterStudy LMS Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the ‘install_and_activate_plugin’ function in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site’s server which may make […]

Affected Versions:
❌ Vulnerable: ≤ 4.7.9
✅ Safe: ≥ 4.7.10

Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public

How to Fix:

1 Identify affected systems

- Check if you're running the affected product
- Verify version (vulnerable: ≤ 4.7.9)

2 Immediate actions

- Update to ≥ 4.7.10 or later
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access

3 Verification

- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)

4 Long-term prevention

- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations

Exploit Difficulty Assessment

HARD
⏱️ Time to Exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Skills Required: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public Exploits: Rare or not public

Affected Versions

❌ Vulnerable: ≤ 4.7.9
✅ Safe: ≥ 4.7.10

Vulnerability Timeline

Jul 18, 2025
Vulnerability Published

CVE details first published to NVD database

Nov 12, 2025
Imported to Database

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