CVE-2025-69379
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Path Traversal in Upload Files Anywhere Plugin Allows Arbitrary File Access

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-25

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in vanquish Upload Files Anywhere wp-upload-files-anywhere allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Upload Files Anywhere: from n/a through <= 2.8.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-02-25
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-69379
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Vendor Product Version / Range
vanquish upload_files_anywhere to 2.8 (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

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2025-69379 is a high-priority vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "Upload Files Anywhere" versions 2.8 and earlier. It is a Path Traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion on the affected website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control, meaning attackers can bypass restrictions and delete critical files from the website.'}] [1]

Impact Analysis

The arbitrary file deletion vulnerability enables malicious actors to delete important files on your website, which can lead to site malfunction or complete failure.

Because the vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, it poses a significant risk to the availability and integrity of your website.

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Mitigation Strategies

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion on affected websites using the Upload Files Anywhere plugin version 2.8 and earlier.

Since no official patch is currently available, it is recommended to apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack that can block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.

Patchstack also offers automated vulnerability mitigation services to safeguard websites, which can be used as an immediate protective measure.

Immediate mitigation or resolution is strongly advised to protect affected sites from potential exploitation.

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