CVE-2025-12089: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in supsysticcom Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
The Data Tables Generator by Supsystic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the cleanCache() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.10.45. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12089 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Data Tables Generator by Supsystic WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the cleanCache() function, enabling authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary server files. This can escalate to remote code execution if key files are removed. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.10.45. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impacts.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially causing denial of service or enabling remote code execution by removing critical files such as wp-config.php. This compromises the integrity and availability of the affected system. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible.
CVE-2025-12089: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in supsysticcom Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
Description
The Data Tables Generator by Supsystic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the cleanCache() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.10.45. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12089 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Data Tables Generator by Supsystic WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the cleanCache() function, enabling authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary server files. This can escalate to remote code execution if key files are removed. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.10.45. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impacts.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially causing denial of service or enabling remote code execution by removing critical files such as wp-config.php. This compromises the integrity and availability of the affected system. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-22T18:19:15.845Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 691553e024a15f0eafbbc097
Added to database: 11/13/2025, 3:43:28 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:57:11 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:59:46 AM
Views: 109
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