CVE-2025-69380

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Path Traversal in Upload Files Anywhere Plugin Allows Arbitrary File Access

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-23

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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Meta Information

Published

2026-02-20

Last Modified

2026-02-23

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-02-20

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-69380

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
vanquish	upload_files_anywhere	to 2.8 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2025-69380 is a high-priority Arbitrary File Download vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "Upload Files Anywhere" versions 2.8 and earlier.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability is a type of Path Traversal issue, classified under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control, which allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the affected website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation does not require authentication, making it easier for attackers to access sensitive files.'}] [1]

Compliance Impact

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on your website, including files containing login credentials or backups.

Such unauthorized access can compromise the security and integrity of your website and potentially expose confidential information.

Because the vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit, it poses a high risk and a strong likelihood of exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the affected WordPress plugin "Upload Files Anywhere" versions 2.8 and earlier.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'No official patch is currently available for this issue.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that blocks attacks exploiting this vulnerability.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Apply the Patchstack mitigation rule immediately to protect your website until an official patch is released.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Monitor for updates from Patchstack or the plugin developer for an official patch and apply it once available.'}] [1]

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