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5.4

Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin: File Overwrite Risk

CVE-2025-15546 · published 4 months ago
Summary

The Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin, used to manage file uploads, contains a security flaw that allows an attacker to overwrite files uploaded by other users. This affects users who rely on this plugin for file management, as it compromises the integrity of uploaded files. To stay secure, update the plugin to version 5.1.7 or later.

Original advisory text
The Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin before 5.1.7 does not implement proper file handling when the duplicatepolicy setting is configured to "maintain both." Due to a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Us...
The Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin before 5.1.7 does not implement proper file handling when the duplicatepolicy setting is configured to "maintain both." Due to a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition between the file existence check and the actual file write operation, an authenticated attacker can overwrite files uploaded by other users.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-362Race Condition
Timeline
Published14 Jun 2026
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen14 Jun 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-15546 · NVD
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