CVE-2025-48158
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Alex Githatu BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field buddypress-xprofile-image-field allows Path Traversal.This issue affects BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field: from n/a through <= 3.0.1.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | buddypress_xprofile_custom_image_field | * |
| wordpress | buddypress_xprofile_custom_image_field | 3.1.0 |
| wordpress | buddypress_xprofile_custom_image_field | 3.0.1 |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in the BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field plugin. It allows an attacker to manipulate file paths to access restricted directories and files outside the intended scope, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service (availability impact) by allowing attackers to access or manipulate files outside the restricted directory, potentially disrupting the normal operation of the affected system.
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