CVE-2025-12002
Feeds for YouTube Pro <= 2.6.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal
Description
The Feeds for YouTube Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.0 via the 'sby_check_wp_submit' AJAX action. This is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data and the use of that data in a file operation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, granted the 'Save Featured Images' setting is enabled and 'Disable WP Posts' is disabled. Note: This vulnerability only affects the Pro version of Feeds for YouTube.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 17, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 17, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Feeds for YouTube Pro plugin.
- Ensure 'Save Featured Images' is enabled.
- Ensure 'Disable WP Posts' is disabled.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Feeds for YouTube Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.0 via the 'sby_check_wp_submit' AJAX action. This is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data and the use of that data in a file operation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, granted the 'Save Featured Images' setting is enabled and 'Disable WP Posts' is disabled. Note: This vulnerability only affects the Pro version of Feeds for YouTube. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feeds-for-youtube/trunk/inc/sby-functions.php#L1038 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feeds-for-youtube/trunk/inc/sby-functions.php#L1047 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feeds-for-youtube/trunk/inc/Services/AdminAjaxService.php#L25 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feeds-for-youtube/trunk/inc/Services/AdminAjaxService.php#L339 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feeds-for-youtube/trunk/inc/Services/AdminAjaxService.php#L383 Added Reference https://smashballoon.com/youtube-feed/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e9f31ec5-c376-45b1-9ffe-35c80b89b60d?source=cve