CVE-2025-47445 in Eventin Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/14/2025
Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in Themewinter Eventin allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Eventin: from n/a through 4.0.26.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/12/2025
The CVE-2025-47445 vulnerability represents a critical relative path traversal flaw within the Themewinter Eventin plugin, which impacts versions ranging from an unspecified beginning through 4.0.26. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of directory traversal attacks and specifically manifests as a relative path traversal issue that allows unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory structure. The flaw exists in how the plugin handles file path references, creating opportunities for attackers to manipulate input parameters and access sensitive system resources that should remain protected.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the Eventin plugin's file handling mechanisms. When users interact with the plugin's functionality, particularly during file upload or retrieval operations, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied path parameters. This weakness enables attackers to craft malicious input sequences that can traverse directory structures using relative path references such as ../ or ..\ to move up the directory hierarchy. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it allows attackers to access files that may contain sensitive information, configuration data, or even execute arbitrary code depending on the system's file permissions and the nature of the accessible files.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it can potentially lead to full system compromise when combined with other attack vectors. An attacker who successfully exploits this path traversal vulnerability could access database configuration files, user credentials stored in configuration files, plugin source code, or even system files that contain critical operational data. The implications are particularly severe in environments where the Eventin plugin is used for event management, as these systems often handle sensitive data including user registration information, payment details, and organizational data. The vulnerability could also facilitate further attacks such as remote code execution if the affected system allows execution of code from accessible directories, making this a particularly dangerous flaw in web application security.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of established frameworks such as CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework's path traversal techniques. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083, which covers the discovery of system information through path traversal methods. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, proper path sanitization, and restrictive file access controls. The recommended approach involves updating to the latest version of the Eventin plugin where this vulnerability has been patched, implementing web application firewalls with path traversal detection capabilities, and conducting thorough security assessments of all plugin components to identify similar vulnerabilities. Additionally, system administrators should review file permissions and ensure that web applications operate with minimal required privileges to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.