CVE-2025-3294 Details
Description
The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file update due to missing file path validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.9.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible assuming the files can be written to by the web server.
A vulnerability allowing arbitrary file updates has been identified in the WP Editor plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.2.9.1. This issue arises from inadequate file path validation, enabling authenticated attackers with Administrator-level access to overwrite arbitrary files on the server. If the overwritten files can be executed by the web server, this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution.
Users are advised to update the WP Editor plugin to version 1.2.9.2 or a newer patched version.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 17, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| benjaminrojas wp editor | < 1.2.9.2 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 17, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |