CVE-2025-4419

Hot Random Image <= 1.9.2 - Path Traversal to Authenticated (Contributor+) Limited Arbitrary Image Access via path Parameter

Description

The Hot Random Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2 via the 'path' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to access arbitrary images with allowed extensions, outside of the originally intended directory.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: hotwptemplates Hot Random Image
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d6628232-0bd1-4194-8322-36084b1eb0f7?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hot-random-image/tags/1.9.2/hot_random_image.php#L57 product
https://wordpress.org/plugins/hot-random-image/#developers product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3298033/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4419?
CVE-2025-4419 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4419?
To fix CVE-2025-4419, 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-2025-4419 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-4419 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-2025-4419?
CVE-2025-4419 affects hotwptemplates Hot Random Image.
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