CVE-2025-48158

WordPress BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field Plugin <= 3.0.1 - Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Alex Githatu BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field allows Path Traversal. This issue affects BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field: from n/a through 3.0.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.1.0).

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Alex Githatu BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/buddypress-xprofile-image-field/vulnerability/wordpress-buddypress-xprofile-custom-image-field-plugin-3-0-1-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48158?
CVE-2025-48158 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-48158?
To fix CVE-2025-48158: Update the WordPress BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.1.0).
Is CVE-2025-48158 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-48158 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-2025-48158?
CVE-2025-48158 affects Alex Githatu BuddyPress XProfile Custom Image Field.
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