CVE-2025-64253
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-16
Last updated on: 2025-12-17
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | health_check_and_troubleshooting | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-35 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in the WordPress.org Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin, specifically in versions up to and including 1.7.1. It involves the use of the sequence '.../...//' which allows an attacker to traverse directories on the server, potentially accessing files outside the intended directory.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to access sensitive files on the server by exploiting the path traversal flaw. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, potentially compromising the security and privacy of the affected system.