SB2025062319 - Path traversal in Avatar plugin for WordPress



SB2025062319 - Path traversal in Avatar plugin for WordPress

Published: June 23, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025062319
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-3520)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.