CVE-2025-12002: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Awesome Motive YouTube Feed Pro
The Feeds for YouTube Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.0 via the 'sby_check_wp_submit' AJAX action. This is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data and the use of that data in a file operation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, granted the 'Save Featured Images' setting is enabled and 'Disable WP Posts' is disabled. Note: This vulnerability only affects the Pro version of Feeds for YouTube.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Feeds for YouTube Pro plugin for WordPress suffers from a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-12002) in all versions up to 2.6.0. The issue arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied data used in file operations triggered by the 'sby_check_wp_submit' AJAX action. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is conditional on the plugin configuration, specifically requiring 'Save Featured Images' to be enabled and 'Disable WP Posts' to be disabled. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (medium severity) and does not currently have a known exploit in the wild. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The impact is confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability. Exploitation depends on specific plugin settings being enabled, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the 'Save Featured Images' setting or enabling 'Disable WP Posts' to reduce exposure. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2025-12002: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Awesome Motive YouTube Feed Pro
Description
The Feeds for YouTube Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.0 via the 'sby_check_wp_submit' AJAX action. This is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data and the use of that data in a file operation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, granted the 'Save Featured Images' setting is enabled and 'Disable WP Posts' is disabled. Note: This vulnerability only affects the Pro version of Feeds for YouTube.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Feeds for YouTube Pro plugin for WordPress suffers from a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-12002) in all versions up to 2.6.0. The issue arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied data used in file operations triggered by the 'sby_check_wp_submit' AJAX action. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is conditional on the plugin configuration, specifically requiring 'Save Featured Images' to be enabled and 'Disable WP Posts' to be disabled. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (medium severity) and does not currently have a known exploit in the wild. No patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The impact is confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability. Exploitation depends on specific plugin settings being enabled, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling the 'Save Featured Images' setting or enabling 'Disable WP Posts' to reduce exposure. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-20T22:16:51.229Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 696af5b4b22c7ad86850279d
Added to database: 1/17/2026, 2:36:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:13:57 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:32:08 PM
Views: 67
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