CVE-2025-12960
Simple CSV Table <= 1.0.1 - Directory Traversal to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Read
Description
The Simple CSV Table plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 via the `href` parameter in the `[csv]` shortcode. This is due to insufficient path validation before concatenating user-supplied input to a base directory path. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 12, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 8:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Simple CSV Table plugin to the latest version.
- Remove or disable the plugin if updates are unavailable.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Simple CSV Table de iworks, Description: El plugin Simple CSV Table para WordPress es vulnerable a salto de directorio en todas las versiones hasta la 1.0.1, inclusive, a través del parámetro 'href' en el shortcode '[csv]'. Esto se debe a una validación de ruta insuficiente antes de concatenar la entrada proporcionada por el usuario a una ruta de directorio base. Esto permite que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Colaborador y superior, lean el contenido de archivos arbitrarios en el servidor, que pueden contener información sensible como credenciales de base de datos y claves de autenticación. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'iworks', 'product': 'Simple CSV Table', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.0.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-12960', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-12-12T20:46:28.424177Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Simple CSV Table plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 via the `href` parameter in the `[csv]` shortcode. This is due to insufficient path validation before concatenating user-supplied input to a base directory path. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-csv-table/tags/1.0.1/simple-csv-table.php#L71 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3403210%40simple-csv-table&new=3403210%40simple-csv-table&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4ff9abb4-2b25-4bbb-86b4-fb1ba37e122f?source=cve