CVE-2025-13801: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in yocoadmin Yoco Payments
The Yoco Payments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.0 via the file parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Yoco Payments plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability affecting all versions up to 3.9.0. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit the file parameter to access arbitrary files on the server, potentially disclosing sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the Yoco Payments plugin, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the vulnerable plugin or disabling it if possible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2025-13801: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in yocoadmin Yoco Payments
Description
The Yoco Payments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.0 via the file parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Yoco Payments plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability affecting all versions up to 3.9.0. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit the file parameter to access arbitrary files on the server, potentially disclosing sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the Yoco Payments plugin, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the vulnerable plugin or disabling it if possible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-30T14:00:25.604Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 695e4c107349d0379d7d5668
Added to database: 1/7/2026, 12:05:36 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:38:58 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 5:26:50 PM
Views: 104
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