CVE-2025-0818: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester
Several WordPress plugins using elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a site owner to explicitly make an instance of the file manager available to users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a directory traversal issue in the elFinder component used by several WordPress plugins, including ninjateam's File Manager Pro – Filester. It allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server if the file manager is exposed. The flaw exists in elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior. Exploitation depends on the site owner explicitly enabling the file manager instance. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates a network attack with high complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and impacts integrity and availability. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to deletion of arbitrary files on the affected server, impacting data integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. The attack requires the file manager to be accessible, limiting exposure to sites that explicitly enable this feature. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, site owners should ensure that the file manager instance is not publicly accessible or restrict access to trusted users only. Monitoring and restricting exposure of the file manager component can reduce risk.
CVE-2025-0818: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester
Description
Several WordPress plugins using elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a site owner to explicitly make an instance of the file manager available to users.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a directory traversal issue in the elFinder component used by several WordPress plugins, including ninjateam's File Manager Pro – Filester. It allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server if the file manager is exposed. The flaw exists in elFinder versions 2.1.64 and prior. Exploitation depends on the site owner explicitly enabling the file manager instance. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates a network attack with high complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and impacts integrity and availability. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to deletion of arbitrary files on the affected server, impacting data integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. The attack requires the file manager to be accessible, limiting exposure to sites that explicitly enable this feature. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, site owners should ensure that the file manager instance is not publicly accessible or restrict access to trusted users only. Monitoring and restricting exposure of the file manager component can reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-28T21:23:43.968Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 689c0e6dad5a09ad003e38d0
Added to database: 8/13/2025, 4:02:53 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:54:10 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:11:33 AM
Views: 146
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