CVE-2025-3295

WP Editor <= 1.2.9.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Directory Traversal to Arbitrary File Read

Description

The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.9.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may reveal sensitive information.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4618c1f4-c0aa-47f5-8c0b-2cb4a021f2e0?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3269832%40wp-editor%2Ftrunk&old=3151053%40wp-editor%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3295?: CVE-2025-3295 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-3295?: To fix CVE-2025-3295, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-3295 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-3295 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-3295?: CVE-2025-3295 affects benjaminprojas WP Editor.

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Description

Category

CWE-22 – Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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Frequently Asked Questions