WHMpress Plugin on WordPress path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in WHMpress Plugin on WordPress. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-39492. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in WHMpress Plugin on WordPress (unknown version) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-35. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Path Traversal vulnerability in WHMPress WHMpress allows Relative Path Traversal. This issue affects WHMpress: from 6.2 through revision.

The weakness was published by Bonds. The advisory is available at patchstack.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-39492 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-35 / CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Bonds
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-39492 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-39492
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-309370

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2025 18:40
Changes: 05/16/2025 18:40 (61)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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