#VU107583 Path traversal in WP Editor - CVE-2025-3294

Vulnerability identifier: #VU107583

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-3294

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WP Editor
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Benjamin Rojas

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WP Editor: 1.2.9.1

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External links
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/wp-editor/wp-editor-1291-authenticated-administrator-directory-traversal-to-arbitrary-file-update

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.