CVE-2025-0818
elFinder WordPress Plugin Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Description
Several WordPress plugins using elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a site owner to explicitly make an instance of the file manager available to users.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2025, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2025, 5:33 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-0818
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Several WordPress plugins using elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a site owner to explicitly make an instance of the file manager available to users. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder Added Reference https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/blob/master/php/elFinder.class.php#L5367 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/library/php/elFinder.class.php#L5411 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/filester/trunk/includes/File_manager/lib/php/elFinder.class.php#L5378 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-file-manager/trunk/lib/php/elFinder.class.php Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3319016/filester Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3335715/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/library/php/elFinder.class.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c2a166de-3bdf-4883-91ba-655f2757c53b?source=cve