CVE-2025-30567 in WP01 Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/25/2025
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in wp01ru WP01 allows Path Traversal. This issue affects WP01: from n/a through 2.6.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/25/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30567 represents a critical path traversal flaw within the wp01ru WP01 software system, specifically affecting versions ranging from n/a through 2.6.2. This weakness falls under the well-established category of improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory, which is formally classified as CWE-22 within the Common Weakness Enumeration framework. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate file paths and access restricted directories through improper input validation mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this flaw occurs when the wp01ru WP01 application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input that is subsequently used in file operations. When an attacker provides malicious input containing directory traversal sequences such as ../ or ..\, the application processes these sequences without proper validation, allowing unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory structure. This occurs because the system does not properly restrict the pathname components that can be processed, creating an attack surface where arbitrary file access becomes possible.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents significant security risks to organizations utilizing affected versions of wp01ru WP01. Attackers could potentially access sensitive configuration files, database credentials, application source code, or other critical system files that should remain restricted. The vulnerability enables unauthorized data exfiltration, system reconnaissance, and potentially full system compromise depending on the permissions of the application process. This type of attack aligns with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and T1566 (Phishing) tactics, where attackers leverage path traversal to expand their initial foothold.
The exploitation of this vulnerability typically requires minimal prerequisites and can be executed through various attack vectors including web-based interfaces, API endpoints, or direct input manipulation. Given that the vulnerability affects a broad range of versions including the latest 2.6.2 release, organizations implementing wp01ru WP01 systems face immediate security concerns. The remediation approach involves implementing proper input validation, canonicalizing file paths, and enforcing strict directory access controls. Organizations should prioritize updating to the latest available version of wp01ru WP01 where this vulnerability has been patched, while also implementing additional defensive measures such as web application firewalls and regular security assessments to prevent similar issues in other components of their infrastructure.