CVE-2025-68912
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Publication date: 2026-01-22

Last updated on: 2026-04-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Harmonic Design HDForms hdforms allows Path Traversal.This issue affects HDForms: from n/a through <= 1.6.1.
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Published
2026-01-22
Last Modified
2026-04-27
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-68912
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Vendor Product Version / Range
harmonic_design hdforms From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.6.1 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-68912 is a high-priority Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in the WordPress HDForms Plugin versions up to and including 1.6.1. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files from the affected website by exploiting a Path Traversal flaw, which improperly limits pathname access to restricted directories. This can lead to deletion of critical core files and disrupt website functionality. The issue is categorized under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control. [1]

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to delete important files on your website without authentication. This can cause your website to break or stop functioning properly, potentially leading to downtime, loss of data, and compromised website integrity. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate steps include applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released. Additionally, consider using automated vulnerability mitigation services provided by Patchstack to protect your website. Monitoring for any suspicious file deletion activity and restricting access to the affected plugin may also help reduce risk. [1]

Detection Guidance

There is no specific information provided about detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on your network or system. However, Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is available. For detection, monitoring web server logs for unusual file deletion requests or attempts to access restricted directories via path traversal patterns may help, but no explicit commands are provided. [1]

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