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External image replace Vulnerabilities

Review known vulnerability records for the WordPress plugin External image replace (`external-image-replace`), including severity, CVE references, affected versions, and patch status.

Recent tracked CVEs on this page include CVE-2025-4279 and CVE-2025-30535, so operators can jump from disclosure to patch validation without scanning the full feed first.

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Known Records
2
High or Critical
1
Patch Coverage
100%
Last Updated
May 05, 2025
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Patch Decision Workflow

How to prioritize External image replace remediation

Use the hub as a decision layer before opening individual records: confirm whether the issue has a CVE, whether a fixed version exists, and whether the affected range overlaps production installs.

Search-Ready Records
2
1. Match the Package
Confirm the installed WordPress plugin slug is external-image-replace before acting on any CVE from this cluster.
2. Sort by Severity
Start with 1 high or critical record, then review medium and unrated findings with public references.
3. Check Patch Evidence
2 records include a patch path; verify compatibility before closing the finding.
4. Monitor Gaps
0 records still lack a listed fixed release, so keep this hub in the review queue.
High-Signal Remediation Targets
CVE-2025-4279 High
Remote Code Execution remediation for External image replace

Affected range: Versions up to 1.0.8. Fixed version is not listed yet.

CVE-2025-30535 Medium
Cross-Site Request Forgery remediation for External image replace

Affected range: Versions up to 1.0.8. Fixed version is not listed yet.

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Indexed CVEs
2
Tracked CVE Issue Type Affected Versions Fixed Version CVSS
CVE-2025-4279
External image replace <= 1.0.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload
 Remote Code Execution Versions up to 1.0.8 No patch listed CVSS 8.8
CVE-2025-30535
External image replace <= 1.0.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update
 Cross-Site Request Forgery Versions up to 1.0.8 No patch listed CVSS 4.3
CVE-2025-4279 High No patch listed
CVE-2025-4279 External image replace Remote Code Execution

External image replace <= 1.0.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload

CVE-2025-30535 Medium No patch listed
CVE-2025-30535 External image replace Cross-Site Request Forgery

External image replace <= 1.0.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update

Coverage Snapshot

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This hub clusters tracked records for External image replace so operators can confirm whether a disclosed issue maps to the installed slug, version range, and patch path.

Patch Visibility
2 records include a published patch path, leaving 0 with no listed safe release yet.
Severity Mix
0 critical and 1 high severity finding.
Recent CVEs
CVE-2025-4279 and CVE-2025-30535
Reference Workflow
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Known Vulnerabilities

Reports for External image replace

Sorted by latest disclosure date so newly published issues surface first.

Plugin High Patched: No CVE-2025-4279
CVE-2025-4279: External image replace <= 1.0.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload

The External image replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'external_image_replace_get_posts::replace_post' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attac...

Published
May 05, 2025
Patched Release
Not published
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.0.8
Next Step
Open the full report for remediation notes and references.
Review CVE-2025-4279 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: No CVE-2025-30535
CVE-2025-30535: External image replace <= 1.0.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update

The External image replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update settings via...

Published
Mar 24, 2025
Patched Release
Not published
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.0.8
Next Step
Open the full report for remediation notes and references.
Review CVE-2025-30535 fixed version details Open CVE Reference