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CVE-2025-1973: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in webtoffee Export and Import Users and Customers

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-1973cvecve-2025-1973cwe-22
Published: Sat Mar 22 2025 (03/22/2025, 11:23:31 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: webtoffee
Product: Export and Import Users and Customers

Description

The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2 via the download_file() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary log files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 21:24:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the download_file() function in versions up to 2.6.2. Authenticated attackers with Administrator-level access can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary log files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (Network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact). No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.

Potential Impact

An attacker with Administrator-level access can leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary log files on the server, which may contain sensitive information such as credentials, configuration details, or other private data. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. Since exploitation requires high privileges, the risk is limited to trusted users who have already gained administrative access.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity. Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible to reduce exposure.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-03-04T21:06:31.898Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6b19b7ef31ef0b54e257

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:21 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:24:17 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:45:26 PM

Views: 14

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