CVE-2025-9217
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-29
Last updated on: 2025-08-29
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| slider_revolution | slider_revolution | * |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in the Slider Revolution WordPress plugin up to version 6.7.36. It involves the 'used_svg' and 'used_images' parameters, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This means attackers can access sensitive files by manipulating file paths. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker with Contributor-level access or above to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential information. This unauthorized file access can lead to data leaks and compromise the security of the website and its data. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update the Slider Revolution plugin to version 6.7.37 or later, as this version includes fixes for the path traversal vulnerability involving the 'used_svg' and 'used_images' parameters. Applying this update will prevent authenticated attackers from exploiting the vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server. [1]